After a tenant is evicted, what happens to their possessions?

When a tenant is evicted, they still retain certain rights concerning their possessions. The correct answer reflects the tenant's entitlement to recover their belongings after eviction. Generally, landlords do not gain ownership of the tenant's possessions simply because the tenant has vacated the premises. Eviction does not automatically transfer ownership of personal property to the landlord.

Depending on state law, landlords are often required to follow specific procedures regarding the handling of any leftover property. Most jurisdictions mandate that the landlord must provide the tenant with an opportunity to reclaim their possessions within a defined period. This ensures that tenants have the chance to recover their items and not lose them permanently simply because of an eviction.

The other options suggest that the landlord either acquires ownership of the possessions or must store them indefinitely, which is typically not the case. Landlords are responsible for handling abandoned property according to local laws, often allowing a reasonable timeframe for tenants to retrieve their items before any further action is taken, such as disposal.