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In Ohio, parents cannot sell an adult childs belongings without consent. If evicted, you have the right to retrieve your property. As a guest, parents can ask you to leave without formal eviction notice, but they cannot withhold your belongings. Consider documenting your property and communicating your rights. If necessary, contact local law enforcement for assistance in retrieving your items.Full Conversation
I am 26 years old and have been living at home (with my parents), for about a month now. They had let me move in when I lost my job, however; I found a new job and have been working full-time. Recently, we had a falling out and they are kicking me out and saying they will sell all of my belongings to pay for any cost I caused while listing there (I was not paying rent). Is it legal for them to sell my things even though I am a 26year old adult
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio:
- Your parents cannot legally sell your belongings without your permission, despite any costs incurred.
- You may want to remind them that you have the right to your property.
Would you like more information on how to handle this legally?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio:
- Your parents cannot legally sell your belongings without your permission, despite any costs incurred.
- You may want to remind them that you have the right to your property.
Would you like more information on how to handle this legally?
Yes please
Hi ****,
To handle this legally in Ohio:
- Document all your belongings and any communications with your parents.
- Consider sending a written notice to your parents asserting your right to your property.
- If your belongings are sold, you may file a claim in small claims court.
Would you like guidance on writing the notice or filing a claim?
To handle this legally in Ohio:
- Document all your belongings and any communications with your parents.
- Consider sending a written notice to your parents asserting your right to your property.
- If your belongings are sold, you may file a claim in small claims court.
Would you like guidance on writing the notice or filing a claim?
One of the items is a computer worth over * dollars that I built myself
Hi ****,
For your situation in Ohio:
- Clearly describe the computer and any other valuable items in your written notice.
- State that these items are your personal property and not to be sold without your permission.
- If necessary, you can file a claim in small claims court for items taken without consent.
Would you like guidance on drafting the notice or on the small claims court process?
For your situation in Ohio:
- Clearly describe the computer and any other valuable items in your written notice.
- State that these items are your personal property and not to be sold without your permission.
- If necessary, you can file a claim in small claims court for items taken without consent.
Would you like guidance on drafting the notice or on the small claims court process?
Yes please
Hi ****,
For drafting the notice:
- Clearly describe each item, including the computer's value.
- State that these items are your personal property.
- Assert that selling them without your permission is illegal.
- Request that they refrain from such actions.
Would you like a sample notice template?
For drafting the notice:
- Clearly describe each item, including the computer's value.
- State that these items are your personal property.
- Assert that selling them without your permission is illegal.
- Request that they refrain from such actions.
Would you like a sample notice template?
Yes plase
Hi ****,
Below is a sample notice template to help you:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Parent's Name]
[Parent's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Parent's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally assert my rights regarding my personal property that is currently in your possession.
The items include, but are not limited to:
*. Custom-built computer valued at approximately $*,*.
*. [List other items and their respective values].
These items are my personal property, and I do not consent to their sale or disposal. Selling my belongings without my explicit permission is illegal under Ohio law.
I kindly request that you refrain from taking any actions against my property and allow me to retrieve my belongings. I would appreciate your cooperation in this matter to avoid any legal complications.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like additional information on how to file a claim in small claims court if necessary?
Below is a sample notice template to help you:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Parent's Name]
[Parent's Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Parent's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally assert my rights regarding my personal property that is currently in your possession.
The items include, but are not limited to:
*. Custom-built computer valued at approximately $*,*.
*. [List other items and their respective values].
These items are my personal property, and I do not consent to their sale or disposal. Selling my belongings without my explicit permission is illegal under Ohio law.
I kindly request that you refrain from taking any actions against my property and allow me to retrieve my belongings. I would appreciate your cooperation in this matter to avoid any legal complications.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like additional information on how to file a claim in small claims court if necessary?
I think that covers it. May I ask * more question?
Of course, ****! What other question do you have?
So, prior to agreeing to move into their home I owned a car. It was a BMW 535i. However, the car was getting to be expensive and old so we came to a (spoken) agreement that I would sell the BMW give them the money and they would then gift me a * Ford Taurus and eventually transfer the title into my name. However, I sold the BMW gave them the money (in cash) and we never got around to transferring the title for the Ford Taurus into my name. Now that we are having a falling out they have threatened to call the police and report the car stolen in order to get me arrested. Obviously, I never refused to return the car nor did they even ask me to, however; they claim they can simply call the police and report the car stolen and I will get arrested. Is this true? Also, is there any advice you have on what to do if they do try to do this?
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio:
- Without the title in your name, the car is legally still their property.
- They could report it as stolen, but you can explain the situation to the police with any evidence of your agreement.
Would you like more information on gathering evidence or handling a police report?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio:
- Without the title in your name, the car is legally still their property.
- They could report it as stolen, but you can explain the situation to the police with any evidence of your agreement.
Would you like more information on gathering evidence or handling a police report?
No, that makes sense. I have * more separate question actually if that is ok. Relating more to my first question, since I am not a tenant and they are not a landlord (Im their 26year old son and was living at home rent free), are there any protections I have in this eviction process? Currently they have just kicked me out told me nnot to come back and threatened to call the police if attempt to retrieve my things.
Hi ****,
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio:
- Even if you're not a tenant, you have a right to your belongings.
- Your parents cannot legally withhold your property or prevent you from retrieving it.
- Consider contacting local law enforcement for assistance in retrieving your items peacefully.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with contacting law enforcement?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Ohio:
- Even if you're not a tenant, you have a right to your belongings.
- Your parents cannot legally withhold your property or prevent you from retrieving it.
- Consider contacting local law enforcement for assistance in retrieving your items peacefully.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with contacting law enforcement?
Are they able to kick me out immediately where I have no time period to prepare for being evicted?
Hi ****,
In Ohio:
- Since you were living with your parents rent-free, you are considered a guest.
- Your parents can ask you to leave immediately without providing a formal eviction notice.
- However, they cannot legally withhold your belongings.
Would you like more information on how to retrieve your belongings legally?
In Ohio:
- Since you were living with your parents rent-free, you are considered a guest.
- Your parents can ask you to leave immediately without providing a formal eviction notice.
- However, they cannot legally withhold your belongings.
Would you like more information on how to retrieve your belongings legally?
Ok. That answered all my questions
I'm glad I could assist you, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
thank you very much
You're welcome, ****! I'm glad I could help. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Take care!
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