How long to I have to store my ex-boyfriend’s belongings after telling him to leave?
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How long to I have to store my ex-boyfriend’s belongings after telling him to leave?
He lived in the home for 11 years and we have 2 children (21/15). We were never married. He was asked to leave in Oct 2009. He requested to have until J01/01/1/10 to find a new residence. On 05/01/10 I gave him until 05/07/10 to vacate, after inquiring several times regarding the moving date. the locks were changed on the 8 and he picked up a duffel bag and a storage box of his personal items on the 10. None of this is documented or has gone through the legal system. There was never a lease. His name has never been on any of the home bills. no separate entrance.
Asked on July 15, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Minnesota
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
But did he pay some of the bills or money for the mortgage or anything that could establish him as a "tenant" in some way? If the answer is "yes" and the court would agree that he could establish himself as such rather than a "guest", then I would worry about changing the locks on him and doing anything with his things without a court order. You really may have had to formally "evict" him as a month to month tenant. In the meantime you are considered to be in a bailment situation of his belongings and doing anything adverse to them would be considered conversion. Get advice from an attorney in your area. Good luck.
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