elderly rent control tenant can no longer look after herself

[Lloyd Spencer]

Have an 82 year old rent control tenant who is no longer able to care for herself.  Falls frequently and can no longer operate a phone.  No relatives in the country.  Legally I can't 'harass' her into leaving but I'm concerned I may also have liability for not doing anything since she should be in assisted living, etc.  Anyone know an expert or someone who has dealt with this situation before?  It must come up fairly often now with the rent control population demographics.  Thanks.

[John Clark]

Call the city’s health services and explain your concerns. If there’s an elderly care department, call them too. Make specific and thorough notes about everything. Let them handle it and just collect the rent. If she is removed, attend court hearings and find out if she’ll voluntarily give up the apartment or if she’ll still pay the rent.