Send them a text informing them you are changing the locks to protect the property (not knowing who has keys). Let them know if they need back in they should contact you. Bases covered.
Long Island NY · Member since 2019 · 133 posts · 104 votes
7y
Can you prove that they moved out? Anything is writing or email / text from them? Unless you have something like that, no. Technically you can not. Your best bet is to call the local PD and have them come out, verify with a walk through that the tenant left, and get a police report to verify that for your records.
South Holland, IL · Member since 2017 · 376 posts · 432 votes
7y
@Tony S.
I’d change the locks. Never has been a problem for me. If a tenant has removed their belongings, why would they motion the court to move their stuff back????
What could happen is that their keys land in the hands of a relative who then proceed to SQUAT. Secure your property.
Send them a text informing them you are changing the locks to protect the property (not knowing who has keys). Let them know if they need back in they should contact you. Bases covered.