“Mrs. Harris, let me verify the account details before anyone removes anything. If there’s an ownership dispute, we need to address it properly.”
He examined my identification and confirmed that unit B-17 was registered in my name. Although Dereck had permission to access the unit, the manager explained that access alone didn’t establish ownership of the belongings stored inside.
“Those tools belonged to my father, and I inherited them after he passed away. I never authorized my husband to sell anything.”
The manager immediately suspended the scheduled collection while the dispute was reviewed. He also contacted the buyer, who sounded genuinely surprised to learn that the equipment might have been sold without its owner’s consent.
“I’ve already paid her husband for everything. He assured me that the equipment belonged to him.”
“I understand, but my husband had no right to sell my father’s belongings. I’m asking you not to collect anything until this is resolved.”