Serving notice/Abandonment of property

[Ashlee Fazio]

Hi all! 
I have a rental property with a tenant who is up to date on rent at this point. However, he has been demonstrating concerning behavior and I have been told he is currently in a mental health facility. I had been planning to serve a notice to end his lease at the end of September and am worried I will not be able to serve him as I have not been able to contact him in a few days. 

After going to the property to do planned repairs the apartment is a mess and looks abandoned. Old food left out, all cabinets opened, clothes emptied from the closet. Do you have any advice on service of the notice to vacate? And if I cannot contact him and do not receive rent on the 1st, what are my options for removing his property and work on getting the property rerented ? 

[Ashlee Fazio]

Quote from @Nathan Gesner:

Quote from @Ashlee Fazio:

Here's a guide: https://getjerry.com/home-insurance/new-york-abandoned-prope...

My process is to post notice on the door that is clearly dated. Include a statement that items will be considered abandoned and disposed of if Tenant does not contact you by [DATE]. Change the locks to prevent anyone from entering without you knowing.

If no response by deadline, clean it out and find new renters.

I always require Tenants to provide me with an emergency contact, either friend or family. That gives me someone to contact in case the Tenant disappears.

 Thank you for the information Nathan! I have been able to contact the tenant and he send a email that he has forfeited his right to the property and all of his belongs as of today.