Q: I recently ended my relationship.He's not on lease & been gone1 week. How long do I hold his stuff?
He saying everyday he'll be by to pick them up but doesnt. He also has 2 pets he has left. I want the items out but how long do I have to wait before I can move out his items personally. I should have to take care of his pets.
A: There is no specific Indiana law that dictates how long a landlord or roommate has to hold onto the personal property of a past tenant. That said, a person cannot just throw away the property at their own digression. A person can either petition the court to declare the property abandoned or move the personal property into a storage facility under the former tenant's name.
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