Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Louisiana

Re: Tenants belongings

Dear Friend,

Based osn the facts you stated, no. If he abandoned the premises without taking his belongings, then he abandoned his belongings too. If you know where he is, you might call or write him and tell him you plan to dispose of his belongings if he does not claim them within a reasonable period of time; say one week to ten days, whatever is convenient for you. Then deal with these belongings as if you did not even know to whom they belonged, and as you see fit. Just consider them abandoned property and let the law of "treasure trove" apply, just as if you had found money lying on the ground. That is the best answer I can give you based on the facts you set forth in your question. Good luck!

Sincerely,

Hardy Parkerson, Atty.

Lake Charles, LA