Landlord Took Tenants Vehicle

Summary

In Ohio, landlords must store abandoned property, including vehicles, for at least 30 days and provide written notice of its location. If your landlord took your vehicle without notice, contact them first to clarify its whereabouts. If unsuccessful, consider reporting the vehicle as stolen to the police. Consult a local lawyer for specific legal advice and proceedings.

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I moved out of a rental with no eviction after landlord told me she was selling property. She was aware of a vehicle parked there that I was making arraignments to have moved, without contacting me at all she did something with the vehicle and I need to know how to get it back or hold her responsible
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me in which state this incident happened? Laws regarding abandoned property vary by location.
Ohio
In Ohio:
- Landlords are required to store abandoned property for a minimum of 30 days.
- They have to give written notice of the property and its storage location.
- Consult a local lawyer for legal proceedings.
Please note, these are general rules. Specifics depend on the facts of each case.
Does this apply to vehicles and should I report it stolen?
Yes, these rules generally apply to vehicles as well. As for reporting it stolen, it may be beneficial to first contact your landlord for clarification on where your vehicle is. If unsuccessful, consider reporting it to the police.
Thank you very much
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I appreciate your help
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