Inherited tenant DIED - no rental agreement in place

[Andy Kurtz]

Just closed on a 6-unit property in MA, which will be a cash cow once it’s turned around. One of the tenants, who’d been there living alone, passed away 6 weeks ago. The tenant has a daughter, whom my property manager has been in touch with. The daughter is obviously distraught, but insists she will have all the belongings removed by the end of the month. According to the property manager, as of yesterday the unit, which when the tenant lived there was in immaculate condition, is in shambles. Trash and belongings strewn throughout, and food left open in the kitchen, which is causing a rodent problem. Not good times. From a legal standpoint, there has never been a written ad signed rental agreement in place. I have an estoppel letter confirming the tenant’s monthly rent, and that there a) were no security deposits collected and b) last month’s rent was NOT collected either. What steps do I need to take to cover myself and get rid of these belongings? Thanks to all.