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    Jul 22, 2009, 01:30 PM
    Subtenant breaking lease
    I have a roommate that is subleasing from me. We have a sublease agreement filled out and signed, and she now has moved out without giving her 30 days, her property is still in my home, and she owes me money. Can I by law hold her things until I receive money?
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    Jul 22, 2009, 01:58 PM

    What state are you in? I don't know how the law differs from landlord-to-tenant to tenant-to-sublet-tenant, but I can tell you that a landlord is not allowed to keep possession of someone's belongings.

    How much does she owe you? How much property did she leave behind?
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