My former roommate gave notice, vacated and left her property behind.?

Question

I think she thinks I will just hold onto her property for her indefinitely. At what point is her property considered abandoned and I can either dispose of it or keep it for my personal use.

Answer 1

Check your state's landlord-tenant laws and follow them to the letter, including timing and notices.

Normally you have to keep the stuff for XX time, during which the ex-tenant can retrieve them after paying reasonable storage fees, then you can sell them and send them the money minus the storage fees.

Answer 2

kujahwaw is correct but send the letter certified with a return reciept so you have proof that she got the letter

Answer 3

is roommate on the lease - she is still responsible for payments - if you don;t hear from her in 30 days - toss her stuff

Answer 4

You need to contact her and let her know she she has until ______date (give her at least 30 days) to pick up her stuff or it will be disposed of. You need to be sure she received your message first, so a certified letter or speak to her in person. If after the date and she hasnt come by, then do what you wish with it.