What to do if my former landlord will not make arrangements to let me pick up my personal property from the premises?
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What to do if my former landlord will not make arrangements to let me pick up my personal property from the premises?
When we were evicted the constable said we had 10 days to acquire our property and that the landlord was supposed to give us a reasonable chance to do so. Since then neither myself, my mother, and my father have all called numerous times. I now have only 4 or 5 days left and the only time I have gotten through is by blocking our number. However, once our landlord’s personal care assistant realized who was calling she said the landlord wasn’t there and hung up quickly. I’ve also text everyday since being evicted. The problem is that I only can get a truck on the weekends and I don’t have enough days left.
Asked on November 7, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the former landlord is not making any accomodations to you about picking up your property at the former rental, you need to immediately send the landlord a letter certified mail, return receipt requested advising him or her that you are ready to pick up your items as soon as possible and that any disposal of the items will be subject to a legal action.
Keep a copy of the letter for future need. Possibly you might wish to consult with a landlord tenant attorney to assist you in the event the landlord disposes of your property. Good luck.
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