§41-130. Abandoning, surrendering or eviction from possession of
dwelling unit - Disposition of personal property.
A. If the tenant abandons or surrenders possession of the
dwelling unit or has been lawfully removed from the premises through
eviction proceedings and leaves household goods, furnishings,
fixtures, or any other personal property in the dwelling unit, the
landlord may take possession of the property, and if, in the
judgment of the landlord, the property has no ascertainable or
apparent value, the landlord may dispose of the property without any
duty of accounting or any liability to any party. The landlord may
dispose of perishable property in any manner the landlord considers
fit.
B. If the tenant abandons or surrenders possession of the
dwelling unit or has been lawfully removed from the premises through
eviction proceedings and leaves household goods, furnishings,
fixtures, or any other personal property in or around the dwelling
unit, the landlord may take possession of the property, and if, in
the judgment of the landlord the property has an ascertainable or
apparent value, the landlord shall provide written notice to the
tenant by certified mail to the last-known address that if the
property is not removed within the time specified in the notice, the
property will be deemed abandoned. Any property left with the
landlord for a period of thirty (30) days or longer shall be
conclusively determined to be abandoned and as such the landlord may
dispose of said property in any manner which he or she deems