This is in NY state. I had a tenant that agreed in writing to pay a
storage fee
for any property left behind. Part of the property was left on a verbal
agreement as collateral. He refused to give me a forwarding address. He
also
owed me for damages, and back rent. I saw this person and gave the man a
letter
of what was due, and a copy of what was signed. He verbally refused to pay
for
anything, and asked me to return his property. How long do I have to keep
this
property, and do I have any legal obligations in terms of returning
anything?
He refused to give a forwarding address which I read is required by law
when a
tenant leaves, which prevented me from properly serving notice of monies
owed.
Would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
You don't need a forwarding address. Mail your notices to the last known
address, probably the address of the leased premises. It doesn't matter
that you know the tenant has move away from that address. It is up to the
tenant whether to provide a forwarding address to the U.S. Postal Service.
The tenant has no obligation to provide any forwarding address to you or to
the Postal Service. All you need be concerned about is that you have
accomplished notice by mailing. Whether the ex tenant actually gets the
notice isn't your concern.
Sorry I don't know the answers to you other questions. I suggest you do an
internet search for the websites of tenants' rights and landlord's rights
organizations in your state. They usually have reliable information online.
McGyver
