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former Roommate left belonging

My former roomate left a spare tire and other belongings in her room. Our lease together expired 7/31. However, I have a new roomate coming in to occupy her former room and her belongings are still there even though on July 21st she wrote via The Facebook that her boyfriend would be picking up her belongings. Well, I waited PAST our lease termination date to have the landlord change the locks on August 6th. Her belongings were still there. What action can I take to get her belongings out before the new roommate occupies the space ? Thank you in advance.


Asked on 8/15/07, 11:12 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: former Roommate left belonging

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You should provide her with a final notice, preferably by certified mail so you will have proof of delivery, after which you can probably dispose of the belongings. You are not her landlord and the law does not speak to any responsibilities of former roommates.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/15/07, 11:46 pm


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