If I’m oving out of my parents place, am I able to take my bedroom furniture?
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If I’m oving out of my parents place, am I able to take my bedroom furniture?
Included in the bedroom furniture is my bed, a dresser, TV stand, TV, and a night stand. My father says it’s mine but I’m not sure if he’d change his mind and tell me I can not take it once I begin to move out. I don’t pay rent or any bills at the moment. I have had to contribute to the phone bill and purchase grocery items.
Asked on August 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Contributing to the phone bill and groceries does not matter. All that matters is:
1) Who initially bought the furniture, and therefore would normally be deemed to own it? If you did, it's yours; but if your parents did, it is their furniture.
2) If your parents bought and initially owned the furniture, then if they gifted it to you, it is now yours--a gift, once given, cannot be ungiven or taken back. Of course, if they deny that they gave it to you, you may be unable to prove otherwise--that is, regardless of your legal rights, if, as a practical matter, you cannot prove it was given to you, then if your parents bought it, they will most likely be able to keep it.
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