Abandoned property left by roomate

[Carbine]

What is the name of your state? California

A friends roomate (boyfriend) and her broke up. He decided to renew his addiction to Meth, and left.

A lot of his stuff has been left behind. When he and a friend came to pick up his things they made off with some of her property.

Well, he's left some DJ equiptment behind. How long is she legally obligated to hold onto it before selling it? I'm interested in buying it, but I don't want to be receiving stolen property. I have seen landlord/tenant rules, which state she needs to hold it for 60 days, but is that the same for when a roomate moves out?

Honestly, my main concern is that if I purchase the DJ equiptment which is probably valued between 300 and 1500 dollars, will I be setting myself up for either criminal or civil problems?

 

[ENASNI]

Honestly, my main concern is that if I purchase the DJ equiptment which is probably valued between 300 and 1500 dollars, will I be setting myself up for either criminal or civil problems?

Honestly, stay honest... though the guy may be a meth-head ( hate that) and a crook ( hate that) and be a totally toast boy. ( hate that). He has rights too ( hate that)... but it is true.

You need to make sure you are doing the right thing. Think Spike Lee.

 

[Carbine]

Thanks for the advice. At what point can my friend legally sell off the items?

 

[BL]

Thanks for the advice. At what point can my friend legally sell off the items?

Look up your States' LL/tenant law .

http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/lt-5.html

 

[Carbine]

Will do, but just to clarify, the LL/tenant law will be the same for a roomate?

 

[averad]

Has a new rental agreement been signed removing the ex-boyfriend?

 

[Carbine]

So many questions = way to much trouble and hassel to save a couple hundred bucks. I'm bailing on the "deal." Much better safe then sorry.

 

[seniorjudge]

So many questions = way to much trouble and hassel to save a couple hundred bucks. I'm bailing on the "deal." Much better safe then sorry.

Smart thinking.

The whole thing sounds like a set-up....