Tenant moved out- owes rent / oil bill & left garage everywhere!

[Michael Hague]

Hello, 

we had a tenant move out that we inherited with the building. We are owed approximately $2,300.00 in back rent and heating oil bills. 

We gave a demand for rent & eviction notice about 15 days ago, but they’re already moved out. 

Yesterday on 7/6/24 was their final day as they let us know the property was vacated. Upon arrival we had to cleanup two dump truck loads of garage that they left behind in the apartment and basement. 

What would be the best way to approach this situation to recover the money owed? 

Also, since we did the clean out ourselves can I charge market prices for a clean out?

Thank you so much!