He still has my stuff

[NY2TX]

My jurisdiction is: Texas

I have a question about my personal belongings in DFW-TX.

I recently left my apartment to move in with my bf . After a week, he realized it wouldn't work out and I was forced to move out. Unfortunately, he has my bedroom set, dining room set, and a computer desk as well as some valuable wine glasses. I could not physically or financially move my larger belongings into storage so I left them there until I could. He said it was my problem. I had to go to FL to stay with family and wont be back for 2weeks or a month. Question is can he legally keep my funniture? Can he throw it away? He offerred $1000 for it although it is worth well over $2000. I don't believe he will pay me. If when I return to town he hasn't paid anything, can I retrieve the furniture. I saved text messages regarding this.

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

Technically he can't keep your furniture but you need documentation that these are yours should you attempt to retrieve them and he refuses to allow you to do so.

Gail

 

[NY2TX]

Can he throw it away claiming it was abandoned? Can he sell it claiming it was abandoned? Can I take it back when I return to town and can pay for a mover? Im curious what my rights are. It was a matter of 2 days from when I moved the stuff there to when I had to move out. My ex got crazy and accused me of things I didn't do. I am not sure what he is capable of. I will be back to TX in 2 or 3 weeks. Thanks.

 

[Gail_in_Georgia]

Unless you have something in writing regarding that this is your furniture and a date when you plan to return to pick it up, he would have difficulty saying you abandoned this property.

Gail