Need opinion on new tenant with covid

[Matthew Lindsey]

Hi,

Im still pretty new at all this but I need some opinions on what to do. I put a freshly renovated unit on the market and found what I believe should be a good tenant to fill it. The goal was to have the new tenant in by the 1st of September(or at least be done with paperwork and hand over the keys). Well, we have the deposit to hold and we were to meet and do the walkthrough for the new tenant move in checklist today and finalize everything. I knew yesterday the tenant wasn’t feeling the best and today I get a message stating the tenant has tested positive for COVID. I don’t feel like the tenant is trying to delay anything they just wanted to let me know about it. I feel as though it might be a legit case of COVID. I guess my question is, what are my options now? Do I have any options or do I basically have to wait 10-14 days to meet with the tenant, get them in the unit and then collect a prorated rent? The tenant is just one individual. This is my first new tenant, I inherited my other tenants. Does everyone do a walkthrough move in checklist with the new tenant? The tenant is ready to pay the months rent and I’m sure if the tenant feels up to it wants to move in before 10-14 days. The unit she has been in for 6yrs was sold and she was supposed to move out around 9-1. Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks