What are my rights if my goods are housed on a property but I do not pay rent and have never signed a lease?

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What are my rights if my goods are housed on a property but I do not pay rent and have never signed a lease?

My goods were moved into a warehouse with partners with the promise of starting a business. No agreements were ever signed. The partners have decided to not go forward with the business and have locked me away from all the goods I have stored in the warehouse. Legally how long do I have to vacate the premesis and can they lock me out from my goods?

Asked on January 3, 2018 under Business Law, Ohio

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

1) You have to vacate immediately if there is no lease or other contract giving you the right to possession of the warehouse or part of it. Without a lease or contract, you are essentially their guest; a guest may be asked to leave at any time; if you do not, they can then immediately bring a legal action to remove you.
2) They have no right to hold onto your goods since there is no agreement or contract giving them that right. If they do not return them to you, you could sue them for the value of the goods (which suit could be settled by them returning the items) and/or seek a court order specifically requiring the goods' return.


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