Retrieve Belongings From Storage

Summary

In Indiana, the owner of a storage unit controls access. If you can prove shared financial responsibility, you may have rights to access. Filing a protection order is free in Indiana, but serving costs may apply. Contact West Lafayette Court for more details.

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My mother is refusing to let me grab my stuff from a storage unit we share
Who is the legal owner of the storage unit?
Its in my mothers name but we have both made payments on it in the past
What items specifically are you trying to retrieve from the storage unit?
Clothes, books, some electronics, pretty much everything i own is in the storage unit
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding storage unit laws in your area.
I am in Pennsylvania but the unit is in Indiana
What attempts have you made to retrieve your belongings and what was your mother's response?

In Indiana, the owner of the storage unit has control over access.
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Could you please complete your last sentence? It seems like it got cut off.
My mother want me to come alone and when she was told that wasnt an option because of my medical condition she threatened to just threatened to throw my stuff out
What is your medical condition and why does it prevent you from going alone?

In Indiana, the owner of the storage unit has control over access. However, if you can prove you've made payments, you may have rights.
Seizures
What steps have you taken to prove your shared financial responsibility for the storage unit?

In Indiana, proof of payment can establish a claim to access the storage unit.
I can provide bank statements if needed
What is the name and location of the storage facility? This will help me provide you with their contact details.
I think its called extra space and its in west Lafayette Indiana
What is the exact address of the Extra Space Storage in West Lafayette, Indiana?
* Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, IN *
What is the nature of your relationship with your mother currently? This could impact the approach to resolving the issue.
Tumultuous
What steps have you taken to resolve this issue with your mother?
I have tried having conversations with her and they always end up in arguments
What is the reason your mother is refusing to let you access the storage unit?
She just wants to have control over my stuff
What proof do you have that the items in the storage unit belong to you?
Some of the thing have my name in or on them. Im the only male in my family so what is mine is pretty obvious.
What is the nature of your medical condition and how does it affect your ability to retrieve your items alone?
I have seizures so i cant go anywhere alone or do large amounts of work without breaks wich is why im on disability instead of working which is why i need to get my stuff now because i need some of it.
What steps have you taken to involve law enforcement or a lawyer in this matter?
Well im trying to find out what my legal options are now
What is the nature of the items you need urgently due to your medical condition?
I need my clothes at the very least and id like to grab a few other things like my books and a gaming console i have in there since i am now at home */*
What steps have you taken to communicate your urgent need for these items to your mother?
Every step has been taken to communicate the need for those items and the need for somone to travel with me and she refuses to cooperate
What proof do you have of these communications with your mother about your need for the items and her refusal to cooperate?
I have mesesges and witnesses to phone conversations
What is the name of the storage facility where your belongings are stored?
Extra space storage
What is the exact date when you last made a payment for the storage unit?
I am not sure
Do you have any receipts or bank statements showing your payments towards the storage unit?
I do i would have to get them from my bank
What is the date of the last communication you had with your mother regarding this issue?
August * *
What is the nature of the agreement you had with your mother regarding the storage unit?
When we had gotten the storage unit i was still a minor
What was the agreement between you and your mother about the storage unit when you were a minor?
We just stored our stuff there with the plane to get it at a later date
What was the agreement between you and your mother about who would pay for the storage unit and who would have access to it?
Initially she payed for it then she lost her job and i took up payments on the unit so we wouldn't loose our stuff
What proof do you have of your payments towards the storage unit after your mother lost her job?
I have bank statements
What is the name of the bank where you have your account? This information will help in case you need to retrieve bank statements for proof of payment.
Chase
What is the duration for which you made payments towards the storage unit?
Over a year i am unsure of the exact amout of time
What is the current status of the storage unit? Is it still active and being paid for?
It is not current as of now wich is why we have to pick up our stuff
What is the policy of the storage facility regarding access to units that are not current on payments?
Im not sure
What is the name of the storage facility? I can help you find their policy regarding access to units that are not current on payments.
Exraspace storage
What is the policy of Exraspace Storage regarding the disposal of items in units that are not current on payments?
I think its 90 days but they where spoken with and agreed to hold our stuff until we got down there end of September
What is the exact date when the storage unit became overdue?
Im not sure
What is the date you plan to retrieve your belongings from the storage unit?
End of September was the plan we never planned a date because my mother was being difficult
What is the current date? This will help determine how much time is left before the end of September.
Aug *
What is the policy of Extra Space Storage regarding access to units that are not current on payments?
I dont know
What is the policy of Extra Space Storage regarding overdue payments and access to the unit?
They have agreed to give us access to the unit to remove our stuff
What is the date when Extra Space Storage agreed to give you access to the unit?
They said anytime the next few months
What proof do you have of Extra Space Storage's agreement to give you access to the unit?
Verbal over the phone
What is the name of the person at Extra Space Storage who agreed to give you access to the unit?
I dont recall
Can you provide any other details about the conversation with the Extra Space Storage representative?
Just that it should be on file
Do you have any written communication or email confirmation from Extra Space Storage regarding their agreement to give you access to the unit?
My mother does i do not
Can you ask your mother to provide you with the written communication from Extra Space Storage? This could be crucial in establishing your right to access the unit.
The likelyhood that shell provide that is low
What steps have you taken to involve law enforcement or a lawyer in this matter?
Im doing this to find out if i can
What is the nature of the items in the storage unit that you urgently need for your medical condition?
There are things that will make my life easier and more comfortable seeing as how i cannot work with my condition. Clothes,electronics, books and other items
What steps have you taken to involve a third party mediator or a family member to help resolve this issue with your mother?
I have tried talking to my sister but she doesn't want to deal with my mother either
What is your sister's reason for not wanting to deal with your mother?
We both suffered abuse from our mother when we where kids
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered obtaining a court order to retrieve your belongings?
I have thought about it thats why i was looking for legal advice
What is the nature of the abuse you and your sister suffered from your mother? This information could be relevant in a legal context.
Physical
What steps have you taken to report the physical abuse to the authorities?
I called the cops once but was to scared to actually press charges or talk to them
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered seeking a restraining order against your mother due to the history of abuse?
I have but only after this matter is resolved
What is the reason you are waiting to seek a restraining order until after this matter is resolved?

In Indiana, you can file for a protective order if you're a victim of domestic violence. It can include provisions for property retrieval.
What is the cost for a protection order?
In Indiana, there is no fee for filing a protection order. However, there might be costs associated with serving the order.
Thank you
- In Indiana, filing a protection order is free.
- Serving costs may apply.
- Contact details for West Lafayette Court: (*) *-*, * N 3rd St, Lafayette, IN *.