conversion of another’s property may be a crime and in a civil suit, could result in punitive damages. If a landlord is awarded possession of the dwelling or property in a court action, the landlord may seek a court order allowing the landlord to remove and deliver the tenant’s personal property to a warehouse for storage. In such event, the warehouse has a lien or claim against the property for expenses. The tenant is responsible for the expenses associated with the storage of the property.
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Landlords are required to mitigate any damages. For example, if the tenant has left the
premises before the lease was up, the landlord must make every reasonable effort to re-
rent the premises and thereby reduce the rent due from the tenant for the remainder of
the lease term.