ChatterBank1 min ago
Law Of Possession
Just over 12 years ago I agreed to store a motorbike in my garage as a favour for someone I've since had a serious falling-out with. At the time he said it was 'for about 6 weeks', but he's made no attempt to retrieve it, and the only time I've spoken to him in all that time he said 'oh yes I think I've found a buyer'. Nothing happened.
Has it now effectively become mine? Would I be within my rights to sell it? I really don't want to see this person again or contact him.
Has it now effectively become mine? Would I be within my rights to sell it? I really don't want to see this person again or contact him.
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You need to contact him once, and you need to be certain that he receives your communication, and tell him that if he has not collected his property (him or his agent) by a date (usually 28days from the date of your communication) you will dispose of his property.
You cannot sell it as 'ownership' has never passed to you but you don't need to have someone else's property cluttering up your garage.
You need to contact him once, and you need to be certain that he receives your communication, and tell him that if he has not collected his property (him or his agent) by a date (usually 28days from the date of your communication) you will dispose of his property.
You cannot sell it as 'ownership' has never passed to you but you don't need to have someone else's property cluttering up your garage.
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