Re: Tennant abandond property in Texas - Landlord Forum thread 358649

Re: Tennant abandond property in Texas by Garry on October 8, 2018 @16:41

No need to go thru an eviction process thru the courts. However, you do need to document some things. Take a witness with you and a camera. Photograph all rooms, closets, cupboards, refrig, and anything they left you. Do not move anything until after you have taken pics of everything just as it sets. Then make a decision as to what is actual trash, and what "may" have some value to it. Throw the trash away, and figure out where you might store the piano, TV, and clothes for 30-60 days. Change the locks, get the utils back on, and get your place ready to rent again. If the T ever does come back for their things in the near future, tell them you still have them and they can have them back as soon as they pay you the storage fees. Sometimes, in well documented situations, a LL just has to take matters into their own hands, and not rely on a court system to get possession back.

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Re: Tennant abandond property in Texas by David on October 8, 2018 @16:50	[ Reply ]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the information! David

Re: Tennant abandond property in Texas by LAMAC66 on October 9, 2018 @07:08	[ Reply ]

You really need to read your states law regarding abandoned rental with property still on the premises. Some states require you to go thru a process. Some states you are allowed to secure property to mitigate damages. Your case is a perfect candidate with doors left wide open. S Sounds like a set up to me. Proceed with caution.

Re: Tennant abandond property in Texas by Edna on November 21, 2018 @01:56	[ Reply ]

Yeah, I totally agree with the above comment.