Can you place a lien against a renter, for non payment of rent, and destruction of rental property. Renter has two storage sheds full of personall property, could I place a lien against the contents if they fail to pay storage fees?
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not exactly what I'd call a "lien", but you can refuse them entry to the storage unit if they don't pay the rent on it. You put another lock on it until they pay up, I think you only have to give them 90 days and a written notice before you can dispose of their property inside the rented storage space. But make sure it's in writing.
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Are you renting them a home, or storage units? If you're renting them a home, you can't withold their personal property for nonpayment of rent. You are entitled to your money, but they are entitled to their property. If you dispose of it, then you can be held accountable for the estimated value of the property. If you're renting them storage units only, then you can withold the property, and auction it off to recoup some of your losses if the renters fail to pay within the time allotted (30-90 days, depending on where you live).
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in Texas you can place a lien to One automobile and one truckare if they are found "within" the resident's dwelling or in the "storage room." The lien cannot be attached to a "second" vehicle unless such vehicle is found inside the residence or inside a storeroom (for example an enclosed, attached garage). Remember the property must be found inside the dwelling or storage room in order to be seized. Under TAA paragraph 13 of the Lease Contract, "dwelling" includes interior living areas and exterior patios, balconies, attached garages and storerooms to which the resident has exclusive use.
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