Tenant Property Storage Rules

Summary

In Minnesota, landlords must store abandoned tenant property for up to 28 days. After this period, they can sell the items to recover storage costs. Its crucial to notify the tenant about the storage, costs, and potential sale of their items. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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I'm in Minnesota and the residents moved out about March * after they were given a 30 days notice to vacate the property. So now it's over 2 months and they still have a bedroom FULL of their belongings. She has excuses all the time why she can't come get the stuff. She now says she's coming the beginning of next week. We had told her if she doesn't come then, we will put all her things in storage and she will need to pay the storage fee to get it back. Is there any law in Minnesota that says how long we are legally obligated to store her stuff before we sell it or dump it? I thought it was 30 days but not sure. I want to be careful with her because she is just the kind of person who would try to sue us?
In Minnesota:
- After a tenant moves out, landlords must store abandoned property for up to 28 days.
- Landlords can sell the property to recover storage costs after that time.
- It's important to notify the tenant about the storage, costs, and potential sale of their items.
Please consult a local attorney for specific advice.