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I have a tenant who hasn't been seen in 2 weeks. Has not contacted any relatives of where being. Can I assume the tenant has abandoned the property? What would be legal process in order to get property back and his things moved out.
Mike M, TN on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
RE: abandonment
In some circumstances a landlord may consider a dwelling abandoned.
Whether a dwelling has been abandoned is a difficult issue to detrmine. This is based upon the tenant's intent -- not on landlord's desires. If a tenant has paid the rent for the month, then a landlord cannot consider the premises to be abandoned even if the tenant never occupies the dwelling at all. Unless clear and concise signs are there, I would go through the courts for an eviction.
Posted by
Denise S, PA
on
Monday, November 30, 2009
RE: abandonment
Mike i believe you will have to wait 30 days for the property to be considered abandoned. You can take a look at this website http://www.rentlaw.com/eviction/tenneviction.htm. I believe it will help in answering your question.
Posted by
Tom P, TN
on
Monday, December 21, 2009
RE: abandonment
Mike, I read your question with interest. Has the tenant not paid their rent? Is tenant a "Tenant from Hell?"
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