Q: Can my things be moved into a storage unit without my permission & should I be required to pay the bill now?
Storing things in my father’s shed for about a year. 2 months after he passed my brother texted & said my stuff is now in storage & he paid the first months rent the rest is up to me. My mother, still living & was married to my dad still & who lives on the property where the shed is located refuses to respond to my calls but my brother informed me she is aware of the move. Storage facility said my brother told them it’s my stuff & gave them my contact info for payment. But I never agreed to pay for any storage unit and I wasn’t even asked if this was ok. Waiting for the storage company to send me any kind of paperwork he had to sign.
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Moving your belongings into a storage unit without your permission is generally not legal, especially if you did not agree to pay for the storage. Since your brother moved your items and paid for the first month without your consent, you should not be automatically responsible for the subsequent payments unless you formally agree to it.
You should contact the storage facility directly to explain the situation and confirm that you did not authorize this arrangement. Request any paperwork your brother might have signed and clarify your position that you were not consulted or in agreement with this decision.
It might also be helpful to discuss the matter with your mother, as she is aware of the move and lives on the property. If she continues to be unresponsive, you may need to seek legal advice to address the unauthorized relocation of your belongings and any financial obligations your brother is trying to impose on you.
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