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I am a homeowner in a condo in Pa.The cabinets in the kitchen were way too high for me. I explained this to the realtor about making a change and she assured me I would love them for storage. If I can't reach the items how would I get them out and not brake my neck. So, I ordered and paid for replacement cabinets. There was a general meeting when we were told we would get our storage next year. I stated that it was unacceptable since I have ordered cabinets and have to have a place to put the cabinets that are coming down. The builder said to place them under the stairs, nothing in the way to trip on. I did this and after the cabinets I had every intention to donate them to habitat for humanity, which gave me a 3 week wait. I come home today and checked on the cabinets in the stairway and they were gone. No one called , Habitat was going to call before pickup. I say they were stolen. Do I have any recourse? I feel so absolutely betrayed.
- Category: Misc
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- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
We cannot provide legal advice, but we hope this information is helpful. Your main option is to ask around to see if anyone nearby took your cabinets, assuming they thought they were abandoned. If you find them, explaining your situation might lead to their return. However, it’s important to note that they may not be considered 'stolen' since the person who took them likely believed they were discarded.
Alternatively, consider this: you intended to donate the cabinets to charity, right? Perhaps someone who took them genuinely needed them. In a way, you still contributed to helping someone in need. If you’re not a believer in fate, just take comfort in the fact that your cabinets may have gone to someone who could use them.
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