How to remove a guest’s belongings from my home?
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How to remove a guest’s belongings from my home?
About 6 months ago, my husband’s friend was told he could “stay” in our home for a month or so, while he was able to get back on his feet. To our suprise, he had managed to move everything he owns into my home and garage. He has since, 3 months ago, been asked multiple times to remove his belongings as our home has gone into foreclosure. I cannot get to my belongings to pack because of his things. He will not answer phone calls or text messages; we have left detailed messages explaining the situation but we have still not from him. Am I legally able to remove his property from my home?. There was no written agreement and has been no monies exchanged.
Asked on October 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The way to remove the belongings of this guest is to write him a letter stating that such needs to be removed by a certain date or such will be taken to offsite storage by you and a rental agreement with the offsite storage owner will be placed in his name. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need.
If the due date comes and goes for the pick up and nothing is done, take such items to the offsite storage facility, place the lease in the guest's name and mail him a copy of the lease advising him where the belongings are. Keep a copy of the second letter as well for future use and need.
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