– All personal items left by the tenant must be kept for a period of 15 days by law.
– If the items need to be removed from the property, they must be stored in a safe place for the 15 days.
– You can charge the tenant either the daily rental value of the property or the daily rental value of the storage unit for storing their property.
– It is a good idea to mail a letter and post one on the property, letting the tenant(s) know that their property will either be disposed of or sold after the 15 days if it is not claimed. Remember always keep a copy of any correspondence!
– After the 15 days have passed, if the items are valued under $300.00 you can dispose of them.
– If the items are valued at $300.00 or over, a public auction must be held.
– It is always a good idea to take pictures of all of the items/property left behind as inventory of what was disposed of or sold. Always anticipate the worst, and hope for the best!