Can I claim ownership?

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ThemeOne wrote: »

I have my answer, so I guess the laptop will go back in the cupboard.

While the laptop currently remains the property of the company, there is nothing to stop you approaching them about the possibility of paying a nominal fee for it. They might even decide it's not worth anything to them and gift it to you gratis.

You won't know unless you ask them...

The-Truth

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

While the laptop currently remains the property of the company, there is nothing to stop you approaching them about the possibility of paying a nominal fee for it. They might even decide it's not worth anything to them and gift it to you gratis.

You won't know unless you ask them...

The most sensible thing to do!

WhyNot?

ThemeOne wrote: »

I don't particularly want the laptop and don't use it myself, but was having a tidy up and thought it might be of use to a friend who's very hard up these days and is using an even older machine. It just seems a bit of a waste it sitting there idle year after year.

However, I wouldn't want to get him all set up on the machine if there's still a liability to return it, though in reality I suspect I shall never hear from the company again.

Anyway, as wealdroam has so helpfully pointed out, I have my answer, so I guess the laptop will go back in the cupboard.

Give the company (the owner) written notice to arrange for it's collection from you. I would suggest 28 days notice, after which the notice should inform the owner that you will make arrangements for it's disposal.

Dispose of it by giving it to your friend after the notice expires (assuming it has not been collected)

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WhyNot? wrote: »

Give the company (the owner) written notice to arrange for it's collection from you. I would suggest 28 days notice, after which the notice should inform the owner that you will make arrangements for it's disposal.

Poor advice in my opinion.

The laptop is not the OP's property and cannot be "disposed of" by simply giving 28 days notice.

ThemeOne

I think I might contact the company, offer them £20 for it and see what the response is.

akkers

Send them a notice in writing to say that if they do not arrange collection the laptop will be disposed of.

fleshandbone

Did they accept the £20?

arcon5

5 years..... I wouldn't even bother contacting them. Use it