1.24.100 Lien of Landlord

If any tenant abandons a premises while owing rent or other sums to the landlord, the landlord may seize any personalty left on the premises by the tenant and sell it, publicly or privately, and may retain such of the proceeds as are necessary to offset the sum due. The landlord shall send an overage by registered mail to the last known address of the tenant; if such proceeds are returned to the landlord and are not claimed within five months after the date on which they were mailed, the proceeds shall belong to the landlord.