Deceased Tenant Property Disposal

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In California, if a tenant dies without a will or estate, the landlord usually handles property disposal. An adult child may have some responsibility, but generally, the landlord is responsible.

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California. My sister died and her property was left in her rental. Am I responsible for it’s disposal?
Hello Robert, in California:
- If your sister's estate is in probate, the executor is responsible.
- If not, the landlord typically has the responsibility.
Do you know if your sister had a will or if her estate is in probate?
She was no estate.
Hello Robert, in California:
- If there's no estate and your sister didn't leave a will, normally the landlord is responsible for the property left in the rental.
- You're not typically obligated to dispose of it.
Would her son be?
Hello Robert, in California:
- If your sister's son is an adult, he might have a responsibility for the property left in the rental.
- If he is a minor, the responsibility would typically fall to his guardian.
- But in general, without a will, the landlord usually handles it.
The son is an adult
Hello Robert, in California:
- An adult son may have a responsibility towards his deceased mother's property.
- However, without a will, the landlord typically handles the disposal of property left in a rental.
Ok. Thank you
You're welcome, Robert. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I'm here to help you.