I have not read all the replies in this thread so just maybe this was discussed earlier. I have a business partner and together we own 19 rental apartments in RI. And if a tenant moves out in the middle of the night, during the day, gives you a one hand wave telling you where to go and what to do when you get there--
HIS PROPERTY REMAINS HIS PROPERTY!!! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO RECOUP YOUR LOSSES BY AUCTIONING HIS BELONGINGS!!!
NO, instead YOU Mr. Landlord are required to have constable witness a bonded furniture storage company place his belongings into storage AND YOU Mr. Landlord have to PAY FOR THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF THAT BONDED STORAGE!
My point---- KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ALLOWED TO DO BY YOUR STATE'S LAW!!! If Mr. Losser returns for his belongings, he just might be able to SUE you for damages!!!! Think about it!!!
Foggy
Good reason not to be in RI. In Indiana we just have 3 buddies ready to swear on mama's grave none of that stuff was in the house when we entered!