How to handle the property remaining after a lodger has been evicted?
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How to handle the property remaining after a lodger has been evicted?
I rented out a room in my house and my tenant was late in paying rent. So I gave them an eviction notice but they have not removed out their belongings by the date given in the notice. What can I do about her things? I contacted her multiple times about when she would get her stuff but to date she has still not come to get them.
Asked on May 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I think that we need to clarify something. Serving some one with a Notice of eviction is very different than legally evicting them. Did you go through the courts to properly evict them and get an Order of Eviction and a right to renenter the room? If you did not then I would not touch their things. I would seek help properly evicting them and then having the marshall or sheriff remove their things. Good luck.
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