Ifa roommate moved out and left their stuff, what canI do to get it out?
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Ifa roommate moved out and left their stuff, what canI do to get it out?
I live in a house with 2 other roommates. 1 moved out over a month ago and got a subleaser. he still has his possessions in the garage and a car in the driveway. I’ve asked him to get his belongings several times and he said everything would be gone in 2 weeks tops. That was 3 weeks ago. What can I do to get his stuff out? And can I have his car towed? What legal rights does he have to the house?
Asked on February 13, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
He has the legal rights afforded him under the lease. This is a very convoluted question and there are many issues involved. First, is he one of the original tenants to the lease signed with the landlord? Can you sublet under the lease agreement (you may all be in violation of the lease) without landlord approval? What is his sublease with the tenant? His room only? You can not touch his stuff unless he is legally evicted and then the Sheriff can put him out of your place. I would suggest that you get some help here. You need to sirt things out and get him out of this place for good. Good luck.
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