Texas- Stove gone

[Cinman]

We have a rent house that the tenant moved out owing over $1500. When checking the house, out stoved was removed and was sitting in the backyard in pieces. There was another stove in place and assumed it was left as a replacement. Two days later Rent A Center called and wanted their stove back that had been rented by the tenant. As the landlord are we responsible to give it back since ours is now unusable? Texas

 

[presutin]

Your stove is sitting in the backyard in pieces so you cannot claim ownership on the one that is taking its place in the kitchen. Return the stove to Rent-A-Center and go after your tenant in small claims court to recover your damages and past due rent. Good Luck