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Originally Posted by sware2cod
Well, if the subletter was the only one living in the apartment, and OP told landlord that subletter vacated, it could have been assumed that the apartment is vacant (possession turned over to the landlord). They probably assumed that the OP wasn't living there and vacated long ago so the OP didn't need to vacate, just the subletter needed to be out.
Also when some people leave they forget to hand over the key. This could be what occurred in this case.
It's highly likely that that there was unclear communication between tenant and landlord about the subletter vacating. Where landlord read it as a handover of possession and they took possession. But tenant didn't mean it that way.
It's possible that only the lock was rekeyed and maybe your stuff is still inside. They should still have your stuff. There are laws about them keeping stuff in many states for certain number of days.
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The fact that the renter was already in trouble, having sublet the apartment through yet another misunderstanding....according to the OP first post......shows a pattern of faulty communication.
The best course of action is to go in person, explain the misunderstanding re: the move out.....ask for your things back....And, hereafter, get everything in writing, and ask for clarification from any future LL.
Good luck to you.
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