Landlord Question and Answer Forum

After eviction how long are you supposed to keep a tennants belongings after they moved out?

In the state of Arizona, I believe the landlord/tenant act states that the landlord must keep tenants unclaimed belongings for 10 days. You might want to check out the law in your state though.

Posted by Heather B, AZ on Thursday, October 14, 2010

Tahiti, I have a book called "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" which lists state laws regarding handling property left behind by tenants. According to the book, the state of Pennsylvania has no statute on how to handle a tenant's abandoned property. Hope that helps.

Posted by Heather B, AZ on Monday, October 18, 2010

In PA: ss a general rule, a tenant does not forfeit or lose title to its personal property by failing to remove it from the leased In premises after termination of the lease, even if that failure continues for a reasonable time after the lease ends. The landlord should make every attempt at notification. The landlord also has the obligation of storing the personal property for a reasonable amount of time. The tenant is responsible to pay for any moving or storage costs.

Posted by Donna , NC on Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Residential tenant has warrant for arrest for ID theft and Theft. Rent has been paid by an adoption agency which is now finished and will no longer pay rent. Police have been unable to arrest her and she is hiding somewhere, but not on property. She will be arrested and kept in jail for at least 33 days when found, unless she post bail, which is unlikely. Her brother and and a small child (not hers) remain on property and have no means of support. I would like to terminate written lease agreement and find a more suitable tenant. I am interested in using your service, but do not understand what I need?

Posted by Richard B, FL on Friday, December 31, 2010