If my friend moved out voluntarily and is dragging her feet about getting her things and her cats, do I have to offer her unsupervised entry to my house?
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If my friend moved out voluntarily and is dragging her feet about getting her things and her cats, do I have to offer her unsupervised entry to my house?
She said she would be out 2 days ago. I made myself available for her to get stuff for 48 hours after she moved out and then since i have to work have let her know when we are available for her to get more stuff. She was not on a lease, she did not pay bills or rent and again she moved out voluntarily. I am not denying her her things, just due to previous theft issues with her I do not want her coming and going without a homeowner present. She does not work or have time constraints so it’s not like my availablity is too limiting to get her few car loads and her cats (which she has not taken of).
Asked on July 16, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, if she was not a tenant with you (from the landlord) or a subtenant of your (i.e. did not sublet from you), then if she moved out, she has no more right to access the property. You need to reasoanbly accomodate her in getting her belongings, but you do not need to allow her unsupervised access; she needs to come sometime that is mutually agreeable.
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