Can she sue me now that I threw her stuff out?

[garret]

I live in MN and I had a tenant living in my basement. She was behind on rent so I evicted her. I gave her 28 days in writing to come get her things before I disposed of or donated them. She kept saying shed come get them within those 28 days but never did. HOwever RECENTLY she wrote me a letter demanding her things (which have been long gone for 6 months). On one hand the law says I only have to hold it 28 days. BUT the law also says if she demands it in writing I have to give it to her??? SO...is that only if she demands it WITHIN those 28 days? Otherwise it seems Id have to store it for her forever in case she ever demands it in writing? Im confused !

[bothan]

I agree with the previous answer. If the law states you only have to hold it for 28 days, then you've done your part. You even notified her. However, I would recommend you speak with a well-qualified attorney in your state to answer your questions and to find out what you would need to do if she attempted to file suit. The best thing I could recommend is the source that I've noted below, mainly because of the cost. That way you can know exactly what your rights are in this situation and make sure you're in the clear on EVERYTHING. Cause bad and unfair things happen to good people.

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[janyd]

You don't owe anything. If she files suit, you will just have to deal with it. File a counter suit for the unpaid rent.