Q: I had a lady staying with us rent free (never changed address was supposed to be temporary) we asked her to move out
She moved but left a lot of belongings. I have tried to call and text her no answer. How long do we legally have to hold it? Or do I have to go though a eviction process?
A:
TECHNICALLY you would need to evict her to have the right to remove her personal property from your real estate. Whether or not there was a 'formal' lease is not relevant.
PRACTICALLY there may be better answers. (E.g. sending her a bill for storage may be just the ticket to get her moving.) You should seek local legal representation to be sure what you do doesn't run afoul of local practice and Michigan law.
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