What to do with my daughters ex-fiance’s belongings
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What to do with my daughters ex-fiance’s belongings
My daughter’s fiance lived with me and my daughter and granddaughter in my home for the last 3 years. They split up in June almost 4 months ago and he has told me he doesn’t want any of his belongings left at the house. I kept in case he changed his mind but now I need the space. What do I need to do to get rid of it without legal issues?
Asked on November 7, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Utah
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
If he told you in writing (even just an email or text you could print out and save) that e doesn't want these things, you could rely on that writing and dispose of them now. If he didn't tell you writing, send him an email or text asking him to confirm that you may dispose of them--if he does, again, you may do as you wish with them.
If he responds that now he does want them, schedule a time for him to pick them up.
If he won't reply or respond at all, send him another writing, sent ideally more than one way you can prove delivery (e.g. some combination of two or more of email, fax, certified mail, FedEx/UPS) which 1) restates that previously, he had orally told you that you could dispose of these things, and 2) which says that he has 30 days to arrange to take his belongings if he does want them. Wait out the 30 days, then dispose of them, keeping copies of the writing and its delivery confirmation on file in case he later tries to sue, claiming you disposed of his property.
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