Sheriff is Showing up Next Week - Should I Tell Tenant?

[Lois Ginter]

Hi All,

I won my eviction case today !  The tenant showed up to the hearing, and the judge is giving her seven days. I went to the Sheriff's office today and they will be showing up on 2-22 to make sure she has vacated.  I am responsible for hiring movers to put any remaining belongings on the curb .   I was not at the hearing, just my lawyer, so I don't know if she is aware of how this will go down.  

Would you send any type of follow up letter to her regarding how her belongings will be handled if she doesn't remove them herself?  Just want to save some money, since I won't get any past due rent from her.

[Vincent Incopero]

Less is more, I wouldn't initiate any communication, no matter how good your intentions are.  Let the Sherrif's do their job, namely communicating that information.  

If I were you (as I advise most of my clients) I would have a 10 yard dumpster ordered and ready to be dropped the day after the scheduled eviction and a crew of guys ready to put their stuff inside of it.  Nothing says they cant raid the dumpster once its filled.