Question: My tenant just moved out. When I went to do the final walkthrough, there were several pieces of furniture, and a bike left behind. Can I dispose of these…
Abandonment
California state law outlines specific notice requirements and waiting periods that landlords property must follow if they believe that the rental unit has been abandoned and/or personal property has been left behind by the resident.
This is an out-of-court procedure that will give landlords protection from liability when they take possession of the property without going through the eviction process.
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A resident gave a 30-day notice and has moved out but has not returned the keys. The landlord posted a 24-hour notice to enter and upon entering the unit, discovered it was empty. Can the landlord change the locks and take possession or is the landlord required to post a Notice of Abandonment? The resident did not pay rent for the last month she was there.
The resident has vacated the property, but has not returned the keys to the landlord; can the landlord take possession of the unit? At the same time, can the owner wait until the keys are returned to start counting the 21 days for disposition of the security deposit?
What do I do if I suspect a resident has abandoned the unit?
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