Property Management

Under SC law, when a tenant vacates at the end of a lease and leaves personal property behind, the landlord should:

AImmediately dispose of the property
BFollow proper abandonment procedures, which may include notifying the tenant and allowing time to retrieve belongings✓ Correct
CStore the property indefinitely at no cost
DSell the property to cover unpaid rent

Explanation

When a tenant leaves personal property behind, SC landlords should follow proper abandonment procedures. Disposal without notice may expose the landlord to liability. The landlord should provide notice and allow a reasonable time for the tenant to retrieve property.

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