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Originally Posted by troutman
http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/...ds_Tenants.cfm
http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1022.cfm#anchor5
What if a tenant leaves belongings behind?
Sometimes a tenant moves out or abandons the premises, but leaves belongings behind. A landlord has the immediate right to dispose of the goods if the landlord believes they are worth less than $2000, or if the value of the goods will depreciate substantially in storage (e.g. the goods will spoil). If the goods are worth $2,000 or more, the landlord must store them for 30 days.
A tenant can reclaim their possessions by paying the landlord for the moving and storage costs. Once the tenant has paid these costs, the landlord must then return the tenant’s possessions. If the tenant does not claim the goods within 30 days, the landlord can sell the goods by public auction or by private sale with the approval of the court. The landlord can use the money from the sale of the goods to pay the costs for transporting, storing and selling the goods. The landlord can also keep any money that the tenant owed for rent or damaged property. If there is money left after those payments, the surplus is held by the provincial Minister responsible for the RTA.
Landlords must keep a record of the storage and disposition or sale of goods for at least three years.
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Good post, but, depending on the living situation, I would suggest that this doesn't fall under the Residential Tendancies Act. However, even if it doesn't it might be a good idea to at least follow it even if you don't have to.
I would make every attempt to contact the guy and hold it for a sufficient period. Document what you did then either keep it or sell it.