Abandoned Property Checklist for Property Managers
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Initial Assessment & Documentation
Documenting the initial signs and observations of potential abandonment.
Date of Initial Observation
Detailed Description of Observed Conditions (e.g., Uncollected Mail, Overgrown Yard)
GPS Coordinates of Property
Utility Bills Status (Last Read Date)
Mailbox Status
Photos of Exterior Condition
Vehicle(s) Present (Description)
Communication Attempts
Records of all attempts to contact the tenant.
Date of First Communication Attempt
Time of First Communication Attempt
Method of Communication
Detailed Notes on Communication Content
Number of Attempts
Recordings or Voice Mails (Optional)
Legal Research & Notifications
Ensuring compliance with state and local laws regarding abandonment procedures.
Date of Initial Abandonment Suspected
State Law Governing Abandonment
Summary of Relevant State Law Provisions
Date of First Notification Sent to Tenant
Method of First Notification
Content of First Notification (Copy/Summary)
Days Until Second Notification (as per law)
Date of Second Notification Sent
Property Security & Protection
Steps taken to secure the property and prevent damage or theft.
Initial Property Location (GPS)
Date of Initial Security Measures
Security Measures Implemented
Detailed Description of Security Measures
Estimated Value of Security Measures Implemented (USD)
Photographic Evidence of Security Measures
Time of Security Patrol Check
Inventory & Valuation
Documenting the contents of the property and their estimated value.
Detailed Description of Contents
Estimated Value of Furniture
Estimated Value of Appliances
Estimated Value of Personal Belongings
Photos of Contents
Condition of Appliances (Overall)
Estimated Replacement Cost (Total)
Storage & Disposal
Processes for storing or disposing of tenant belongings.
Date Items Placed in Storage
Estimated Value of Stored Items (USD)
Storage Facility Name
Description of Items Stored
Storage Unit Number
Date Items are Scheduled for Disposal (if applicable)
Reason for Disposal (if applicable)
Legal Action & Recovery
Steps taken to legally reclaim the property and recover losses.
Date of Abandonment Determination
Detailed Reasoning for Abandonment Declaration
Legal Counsel Consultation?
Supporting Legal Documents (e.g., Correspondence, Notices)
Estimated Value of Abandoned Personal Property
Date of Legal Action Commencement
Summary of Court Proceedings
Final Documentation & Reporting
Complete record of all actions taken and associated costs.
Date of Final Report Completion
Summary of Abandonment Circumstances
Estimated Value of Recovered/Abandoned Property
Supporting Documentation (Photos, Notices, etc.)
Description of Actions Taken & Rationale
Resolution Outcome
Property Manager Signature
Case/Reference Number
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