Am i responsible for storing a friends belongings that i let temporarily stay with me?

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   Answered September 07, 2012 16:24. The Arizona landlord tenant act would likely not apply BC there wouldn't be a lease agreement and this is more of a roommate situation. She therefore can't exclude you from entering the room. However, I would suggest that you not dispose of her belongs until you have notified her of it's location and that you intend to sell it within a reasonable time, perhaps two weeks. Then, if you do sell anything, you need to sell for a reasonable price and she is entitled to the money. If there is damage to the room then you could apply the process of the sale to offset the damage. Most importantly, document everything, inclusion, any contact you have with her and exactly what you do with her property.

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