Evicted Tenant Trashed Unit & Took Things

[Paolo Ertreo]

Hello. After many months I was finally able to evict a delinquent tenant. The unit is now trashed (expected) but things are missing (e.g. bathroom mirror, thermostat). 

Do I file a police report? What next steps should I take?

thank you.

[Greg Scott]

You really have two options.  In both, you should first document the damages and attempt to send the tenant a list of monies owed.  It is unlikely they would pay so you would then have a choice.  Attempt to recover the monies through a judgment order or just walk away.  If they amount they owe you is sufficiently large, it may be worth the legal fees to get a money judgment in hopes of collecting a larger amount later.