I hate tenant friendly states!

[Brandon M.]

Can I tell you how much I hate tenant-friendly states? I have a property in North Carolina, Charlotte to be exact, that I purchased at the top of the market in 2006 and have had to rent for the last 5 years. I recently had to evict someone who left behind some, if not all, of his furniture and belongings after the writ of possession was executed. Now down here in Florida if there is anything left in the house after eviction you can put the stuff by the street immediately. In North Carolina, I have to give him time (7 or 10 days depending on who you ask) to come get it. 

The inconvenient part about that is that I don't have a property manager so have been self-managing thus far. Honestly I don't really want to go out of my way or lose any more money on this guy to hire someone to meet him at the house. I don't trust him so I don't want my family members meeting him at the house. He is threatening to hire a lawyer because I am making it hard for him to get his stuff back (out of spite for cheating me out of rent), but it is a civil matter and not a criminal matter so I am not too worried. I was sort of hoping to hold it hostage in hopes of getting some of the missed rent back, but that won't happen. 

Anyone in Charlotte deal with property left behind after eviction? Trying to figure out the best way to get rid of this crap the safest way possible and avoid committing any crimes at the same time. 

[Jerry Jaco]

Sorry to hear! I did this twice, in NY. I know, its wasting some money, although you mentioned you can't trust him, with your family. (safety issues?) Its then would appear to be a lesser of two evils. (travel expenditures, security, etc...)

Ok, here it is, I placed all contents in "Storage" at a reputable establishment. They handled with my permission and proper ID, to let the renter move their things and couldn't use this against me at court, because I mailed a certified letter, explaining my actions.

I hope this idea helps. ( I explained that, I did not sell or steal contents and provided photos/video)

Good Luck.

Jerry