Q: If husband left, removed from property lease by choice. And I decide to throw his stuff away. What could happen?
Just want to know what would happen. My husband left us me and the kids, and told the manager to voluntarily remove him from lease. His possessions like stuff he bought himself. if i decide to throw it away what happens?
A: In California, even if your husband voluntarily removed himself from the lease, his personal belongings still remain his property. Discarding or damaging his possessions without his permission could expose you to potential civil liability for the value of the items or even a claim for conversion. It's advisable to communicate with him about his belongings and consider giving him a reasonable opportunity to retrieve them or make arrangements for their storage.
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