If a friend who staying with me was arrested and I have all of his stuff, how can I legally get rid of it?

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If a friend who staying with me was arrested and I have all of his stuff, how can I legally get rid of it?

He came to stay with us to find a job. He was arrested and brought back there for felony charges which he never told us about.

Asked on October 13, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Arizona

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

The best way to get rid of the belongings of your friend that were left behind after he was arrested and taken away for felony charges is to write his or her parents (or other relatives) asking that the items left behind in the home be picked up. I would also write your friend about this as well seeking directions from him as to how to dispose of his belongings.

If you do not receive a response from any relative or your friend, I would take the items to the nearest public storage facility and place the rental in your friend's name with his jail house location (address on it). Send copies of all lease agreements to him and his family keeping a copy of all documents sent for future reference.

If he or a family member does not keep the lease current for the public storage company, the company will auction off his belongings to pay the unpaid rent.

Good luck.

 


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