Tenancy: disposition of personal property abandoned in common areas.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Judiciary
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a process for landlords to dispose of personal property left behind by tenants in common areas of rental properties. It requires landlords to provide written notice to the tenant or any other owner of the property, giving them a chance to reclaim it within 15 days or 18 days after mailing the notice. If the property isn't claimed, the landlord can store it, sell it, or dispose of it, but must not require the tenant to pay for storage if they reclaim it within the specified timeframe. The bill also clarifies definitions related to these procedures.
Key provisions
- Requires landlords to provide written notice to tenant and any other owner of abandoned property.
- Sets a timeframe (15 or 18 days) for the owner to reclaim the property.
- Prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to pay for storage if they reclaim the property within the timeframe.
- Defines key terms such as ‘common area,’ ‘landlord,’ and ‘owner’ for the purpose of this legislation.
- Specifies how notice must be delivered (personally or by first-class mail).
- Allows landlords to store, sell, or dispose of the property if it's not claimed.
- Clarifies that the bill does not apply to commercial real property or certain types of properties like manufactured homes.
- Establishes procedures for determining storage costs.
Who is affected
- Landlords of rental properties
- Tenants of rental properties
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