asking for advice

[nboss]

Southern California...San Bernardino

My ex-boyfriend moved out of the apartment we shared in June 2001. He left behind proptery (furniture). Recently he called and said he wanted it back. He made a point about it being my responsibility to get the property back to him since I "used" it. I said I would make arrangements and let him know when he could pick up his stuff. I have carefully moved all of his possessions into my garage and put his lock on it. I have informed him of the location of his property and that he needs to come pick it up. If he does not comply with the message, I am going to send him a ceritified letter stating a specific deadline for him to pick up his property and if he doesn't pick up the stuff by that deadline, I will call GoodWill to pick it up. My question is this...am I going about this the correct way? Can I be sued if I contact GoodWill to retrieve his property? What other options do I have?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JETX]

I would suggest you consider using the following 'format':

1) Call the property 'abandoned' property in all references.
2) Include an inventory of property.
3) Try to take pictures or document the condition of the property (in case he claims damages).
4) Include something like, "Please contact me within 30 days to arrange your taking possession of the subject property. In the event that you fail in making arrangements as stated, the subject property will be deemed as abandoned and disposed of as appropriate without further recourse. In the event that any monetary benefit arises from this disposal, it shall first be applied to any expenses of storage, removal, packaging, etc. incurred."

Send this notice certified RRR. Make sure you keep copies of ALL documents and 'evidence'.

Good luck... and keep us apprised.