not my gift

[honestguy]

Hi All,
4 months ago I received a lawn mower intended for a previous owner of my house. I contacted the post office and they would not take it back. It is sitting in my garage and taking up space. Can I sell it or donate it, use it or sell it to someone? What should be the right course of action?

 

[dee_dub]

Have you contacted the person who gave the gift?

 

[honestguy]

It came directly from the company. The senders name, address does not appear on the package. I guess the sender must have ordered it online.

 

[dee_dub]

Have you contacted the company to see if they can identify the seller?

This seems to be found property, and the rules can vary by state. Often, after 6 months, the thing becomes the property of the finder. You might have to pay some portion of its value to the state. Try looking up "finder's rights" in your state laws.