Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Kansas

My brother in law has been living with us rent free since feb. If/when he moves out how long do I have to keep his stuff before I get rid of it? I ask because he has moved in and out several times and always leaves things behind. I suspect he may be moving out again soon and this time I don't want to be his storage unit.


Asked on 5/29/14, 9:54 am

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Anthony Smith LawSmith

If you let him know, in writing, that you're rearranging the house, and will need to move his stiff out to the place of his choice, you won't have to keep his stuff at all when he leaves. That is, if your husband agrees. This notice, and beginning of moving his stuff needs to start before he moves out. If you leave things indefinite (like they are now) you'll have to store his stuff for the time that is reasonable, based on the custom and practice of how things have been done thus far. That means, you could be liable for his losses, if you don't store his stuff for as long as you did in the past. Giving him written notice now, starts the clock for him to file suit to stay and leave his stuff in your home. The written notice and acts of packing and moving his stuff out, creates s new understanding or custom between you all.(He can stay for now, but not most of his stuff)

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Answered on 5/29/14, 4:48 pm


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