Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Montana
If someone leaves something at your house and they refuse to come pick it up how long do you have to hold it before you can legally get rid of it?
Asked on 7/11/10, 7:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn J. Stevens
CJ Stevens|Law
Do a little research about "abandoned property" for a detailed legal to-do list. Generally, you must formally notify the owner, in writing, request that the owner pick up the property by X date, and inform the owner that you will dispose of the property as "abandoned" after that date.
Send it certified, return receipt.
Begin counting the 30 days on the day *after* the person received the letter.
You can find the Montana Code at your library.
Answered on 7/23/10, 10:42 am
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