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Has anyone had a situation where they had tenants leave (voluntarily or involuntary) and then try to return to the premises a few days later for items that they left behind? I recently had to serve a tenant a 3 day notice and he moved out on the 4th day and left a lot of personal belongings behind. I found out he tried to gain entry to the property through the front gate which I had put a chain and a pad lock on. Anyone know how the law works in this scenario? (In Florida) I would think its trespassing but it gets blurry when it comes to tenant rights and their abandoned property, etc., etc. Can someone please chime in?? Thank you in advance!
Michele B, FL on Tuesday, July 25, 2017
RE: former tenant trying to access property...ADVISE PLEASE!!
Yes it is trespassing, the tenant should have contacted you and asked for permission to enter the premises before just going there. I would allow the tenant to pick up their personal belongings but it should be scheduled.
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