Fresno, CA · Member since 2016 · 15 posts · 5 votes
Does anyone know if I can and how much I can charge while I store items left behind by my former tenant? My understanding is I need to store it for 15 days, but that I could charge a reasonable fee if they choose to pick it up.
Contact your local self-storage facility, and see what it costs to rent a unit to store the tenant's items. That will give you your monthly/daily rate. I would record that information, the facility you spoke to, etc. Maybe print the pricing off of their website and keep it as well in case there is an issue down the road.
"(c) If the landlord stores the personal property on the premises, the cost of storage shall be the fair rental value of the space reasonably required for that storage for the term of the storage."
Contact your local self-storage facility, and see what it costs to rent a unit to store the tenant's items. That will give you your monthly/daily rate. I would record that information, the facility you spoke to, etc. Maybe print the pricing off of their website and keep it as well in case there is an issue down the road.
"(c) If the landlord stores the personal property on the premises, the cost of storage shall be the fair rental value of the space reasonably required for that storage for the term of the storage."
Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 715 votes
2y
In California, you've got 18 days to store abandoned items before getting rid of them. Take clear pictures and write down everything.You can charge a fair storage fee, but don't overdo it. Make sure the fee covers actual storage costs, like space and security.Before charging fees or throwing things away, send a note to your old tenant. Tell them about the abandoned stuff, where it's stored, the 18-day limit, and any potential charges.Talk to your tenant. Explain what's going on, and see if they want their things back. Being nice can avoid extra fees and problems.Write everything down – what's left behind, pictures, the note you sent, and any talks with your tenant. It's crucial if things get messy later.If you do charge a storage fee, be honest about how you figured it out. Show your tenant the costs so they get why they're paying.Remember, while you can charge fees and toss stuff, it's better to talk first. It saves trouble and legal issues later on.
Buy and Hold Investor · Alexandria, VA · Member since 2013 · 180 posts · 48 votes
2y
You can charge them a fee, but if they left stuff, they probably don't want it and won't pay a fee to get it back. You'll most likely just end up disposing of it.
You can charge them a fee, but if they left stuff, they probably don't want it and won't pay a fee to get it back. You'll most likely just end up disposing of it.
Yep. In over 20 years of property management, never once has a tenant come back for their stuff.