Tenant Property Collection Rules

Summary

Both tenants on a lease have equal rights to the property. A third party should not collect belongings without consent from both tenants. The housesitter can refuse entry if uncomfortable. Consult a local attorney for advice.

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But to do so an instruct another party to collect your belongings when both people on the lease are out of state and the only person that is physically in the home is the housesitter, is this allowed? I’m the housesitter and I don’t want a strange man in here collecting belongings, nor do I want the responsibility of delegating. What is the boyfriend‘s property and what is not.
In West Virginia:
- Without the consent of both parties, a third party should not enter the premises to collect belongings.
- The housesitter has the right to refuse entry, especially if feeling uncomfortable.
- Determining property ownership in a dispute may require legal advice.
What should I do if my daughters boyfriends father shows up here to collect his things?
If the boyfriend's father shows up:
- Politely refuse entry, explaining the situation.
- Avoid any confrontation.
- Contact your daughter or local authorities if necessary.
- Consult with a local attorney on how to handle this situation.
What should I say to his father if he shows up so that he will hopefully respect my boundaries and feeling unsafe and not wanting to get involved with this breakup between my adult child and her now ex boyfriend
You could say: "I understand you're here to collect your son's belongings. However, as I'm housesitting, I am not comfortable allowing anyone access without the explicit consent of both leaseholders. Please coordinate with your son and my daughter for a suitable arrangement."
Thank you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Stay safe and take care!