How long can sellers leave personal property free of charge after closing
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How long can sellers leave personal property free of charge after closing
We closed moved in on 8/8/2016. The sellers left one side of the garage full of personal property indicating they would be back on Mon to pick them up. We have called them 3 times since then. Each time they stated they would be there in a day or two. New Link Destination
date they have not been here. How long do we need to store their personal property free of charge?
Asked on September 9, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
They don't have any right to leave personal property there post-closing unless you agreed to let them do so. The best way to proceed would be to send them something in writing, preferably sent at least two (2) ways you can prove delivery (e.g. certified mail, fed ex with tracking, email, fax) stating that there was no agreement to store their belonging, reiterating how long the belongings have been their and the history of contacts/efforts to get them to take their belongings, and giving them, say, 20 business days from the date of the letter to get their stuff. The letter should also state that if they do not arrange to pick it up before the 20 days are up, it will be considered abandoned, then disposed of as you see fit. At the 10-day mark, send another written reminder. Then dispose of it if they don't get it.
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