Property left after closing of a house sale

[chaz2]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin

If you purchase a house and the previous owner left some stuff behind- who owns that property?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Wisconsin

If you purchase a house and the previous owner left some stuff behind- who owns that property?

**A: the previous owenr until such time as proper procedures were followed pursuant to the abandoned property laws of WI.
If you choose not to follow such applicable laws, have a garage/yard sale and make some extra bucks. The when the previous owner shows up ans says. where's my _________(substitute items of your own choosing here) such as custom furniture, car, crystal chandelier, gold bullion, original autographed limited edition oil paintings etc., reply with what ___________(substitute any item)?