Eviction Property Retrieval Rights

Summary

In Georgia, landlords are required to store a tenants abandoned property for 30 days after eviction. If the landlord fails to do so, the tenant may have legal recourse. Its important to document the condition of the property and any missing items. If the landlord refuses to provide a copy of the lease agreement, proof of rent payments can serve as evidence of the lease. Always communicate with the landlord about retrieving belongings after eviction.

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I was evicted and had to be out on the 25th. I had trouble getting a vehicle to get my stuff and my animals. My son had a trailer tools a lawn mower. Is there so many days afterwards that I can get my stuff. There a rental building on the property to
Did you receive any written notice about the eviction and the timeline to remove your belongings?

In Florida, landlords must give tenants reasonable time to remove their belongings after eviction.
Would we get in trouble if we go over and try to get our stuff out of the building. We did look at the ground and the trailer and mower and tools are gone
Did you communicate with your landlord about retrieving your belongings after the eviction?

- In Florida, landlords must store abandoned property for at least 10 days.
- Nearest court: Florida Supreme Court, * S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL *, (*) *-*.
Yes he said it to late, we are in Georgia
What date did your landlord inform you that it was too late to retrieve your belongings?

In Georgia, landlords must store abandoned property for 30 days. Nearest court: Supreme Court of Georgia, * Capitol Square SW, Atlanta, GA *, (*) *-*.
On the day of having to leave, we had till the 25th at * pm and at * pm he said it was to late and police was there and they called animal control. Later after that he did looking the building and the dog was shot and laying inside the building and the other dog was running loose
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Did you receive any official documentation from the police or animal control regarding the incident with your dogs?
No
Did you take any pictures or have any evidence of your belongings that were left behind?
My son went over and looked around and all the good stuff is gone
Did your son take any photos or videos of the items that were missing when he went to look around?
Took my grandkids bikes clothes throwed every where
Did your son document this by taking pictures or videos of the items thrown around? In Florida, landlords are required to handle left-behind belongings with care.
It was dark
Did your son manage to take any photos or videos despite it being dark?
I will get him to talk to you I don't know
Can your son describe what he saw when he went to the property?
Hello I went over there and everything of value is gone my * utility trailer is gone and my tools that was out side they are gone and my zero turn lawn mower gone and win I went into the building that we was staying in there is a big blood spot in front of my couch and my dog is gone I didn't take any pics cause I was so up set but I will go back tonight and get some pic of I need to
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Did you report the theft and the incident with your dog to the police?
No not yet we was looking to see if he had the right to do that cause court give us 5 days to be out and on the 5th day I text him asking for one more day and he said no it's gone to far and started talking about this months rent that is due
Did you inform the court about your landlord's actions and your inability to retrieve your belongings within the given time frame?
No everything happen so fast there was no time Monday was our 5th day
Did you have a written lease agreement with your landlord that might have terms about property removal after eviction?
Ya but he never give us our copies
Did you request a copy of the lease agreement from your landlord at any point?
Ya and they said they need to get it to us and they never did
Did you ever sign any document or agreement that states the landlord's responsibility to provide you with a copy of the lease?
No cause we took her at her word but we did sigh a year lease
Did you have any witnesses or any form of proof when you signed the lease? In Florida, landlords are required to provide a copy of the lease agreement to the tenant.
No it was just me and her
Did you make any payments that could serve as proof of your lease agreement, such as checks or bank transfers?
Ya we have rec
What kind of receipts do you have? Are they detailed, showing what the payments were for?
Ya we have deposits slip
Do the deposit slips clearly indicate they were payments towards the lease of the property?
From us putting it into there bank account
Did the deposit slips include a reference or memo indicating that the deposit was for rent or lease payments?
We are getting them to check
Do the deposit slips have the landlord's name or any other identifying information on them?
Cash app transfers I have on it for rent
Did you include a note or description with the Cash App transfers indicating they were for rent?