William Bronchick | What to do if a Tenant Abandons Your Property
William Bronchick : Have you ever had a tenant leave in the middle of the night or the middle of an eviction? Did you ever wonder what to do when the tenant abandons the property? Basically, when a tenant abandons the property, you do not need to file an eviction or wait for the sheriff. You can change the locks. HOWEVER… If you are not certain whether the tenant has abandoned the property, you should not change the locks. If you have the keys and your lease allows it, you could enter the premises, but KNOCK FIRST. Whether or not the tenant has abandoned is often a judgment call, looking at a combination of factors, such as: · Did the neighbors see them move? · Are the utilities shut off? · Did the tenant put in a change of address at the post office? · Is there any si...