What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Brooklyn, New York.
I sublet my apartment for 3 months to a guy. We both signed a contract stating the dates and basics of the agreement. I returned to discover the door unlocked and my place trashed. His deposit does not cover the damage made to the apartment itself(hole in the wall, damage to hardwood floor) and the damage to my belongs(1 torn sofa; 1 stained sofa; blood stained comforter, sheets and pillows, towels; 1 broken lamp; 1 missing lamp). I haven't heard from the guy. I notified him that his deposit would not be returned. However, his friend, who is not on the lease, is contacting me requesting some 'art' back that was left behind along with bags and bags of thrash. Do I have legal rights to the property left behind? Could anyone sue me for not returning it?
Thanks!
I sublet my apartment for 3 months to a guy. We both signed a contract stating the dates and basics of the agreement. I returned to discover the door unlocked and my place trashed. His deposit does not cover the damage made to the apartment itself(hole in the wall, damage to hardwood floor) and the damage to my belongs(1 torn sofa; 1 stained sofa; blood stained comforter, sheets and pillows, towels; 1 broken lamp; 1 missing lamp). I haven't heard from the guy. I notified him that his deposit would not be returned. However, his friend, who is not on the lease, is contacting me requesting some 'art' back that was left behind along with bags and bags of thrash. Do I have legal rights to the property left behind? Could anyone sue me for not returning it?
Thanks!