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Abandoned Property Checklist for Property Managers

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Initial Assessment & Documentation

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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

2 of 8

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

3 of 8

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

4 of 8

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

5 of 8

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

6 of 8

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

7 of 8

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

8 of 8

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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