Tenant Belongings Removal Process

Summary

In Georgia, if a renter leaves belongings without a lease agreement, notify them at their workplace about the abandoned property. Send the notice by certified mail to ensure proof of delivery. Allow a reasonable period, typically 30 days, for the renter to claim their belongings. If unclaimed, you may dispose of or keep the property.

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I had a renter who stopped paying rent over a year ago but has left his belongings on my property. What do I need to do to remove his belongings?
Hello ****,
To address the belongings left by your renter in Georgia, you should follow these steps:
*. **Check Lease Agreement**: See if it specifies any procedure for abandoned property.
*. **Notify**: Send a written notice to the renter about the abandoned property.
*. **Wait Period**: Allow a reasonable period (usually 30 days) for the renter to claim their belongings.
*. **Dispose or Keep**: If unclaimed, you may dispose of or keep the property.
Is the renter's current address known to you for sending a notice?
There was no lease agreement. I don't have an address for him but I know where he works.
Hi ****,
Since there was no lease agreement, you should:
*. **Notify at Workplace**: Send a written notice to the renter's workplace about the abandoned property.
*. **Wait Period**: Allow a reasonable period (usually 30 days) for the renter to claim their belongings.
*. **Dispose or Keep**: If unclaimed, you may dispose of or keep the property.
Would you need further assistance on this matter?
Do I need to send notice by certified mail?
Hi ****,
In Georgia, it is generally recommended to send the notice by certified mail to ensure proof of delivery. This helps establish that you have made a reasonable effort to notify the renter.
Would you like more details on this process?
Thank you so much!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. I'm here to help!