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Kerri05
Jan 30, 2014, 03:21 AM
We have a rental property in Brisbane Australia's. Our tenants moved out without giving notice, and left behind some of their belongings. How long do I have to hold their stuff before I can dispose of it. There was no lease on the property. Note to self - never rent to family again!!

ScottGem
Jan 30, 2014, 05:55 AM
Send them a letter giving them 30 days to remove their property or it will be considered abandoned. If you don't know where they moved to, send it to the last known address.

Kerri05
Jan 30, 2014, 02:28 PM
Their last address was our rental. Do I legally have to do this?

ScottGem
Jan 30, 2014, 04:34 PM
Yes, you have to show that you tried to inform them.

ma0641
Jan 30, 2014, 06:58 PM
Legally you do. Post a letter to them at your address. I help Real Estate agents clear out deadbeat tenants items. Never once has one come back looking for their items knowing they owe you money. Personally I would donate or Craigslist the stuff in hope of some return and tell them, if they come back, "someone broke in and stole the items".

Kerri05
Jan 30, 2014, 07:08 PM
Ok thanks for your help? Will post letter and then I will donate good to a good charity