Tenant was not responding or paying rent. Showed up and empty

[Aaron Harren]

Tenant was not responding or paying rent so I went by the house and the place is empty from looking through the window. Door is locked all furniture is out just misc. garbage on floor.... how do I move about moving on from the tenant and go in and remove the garbage and move on to marketing the property again?

Thanks

Aaron

[Kyle J.]

@Aaron Harren  This issue, and the answer to your question, is extremely state-specific.  I'm sure everyone is giving you advice with the best of intentions, but the answer truly varies from state-to-state.  So unless you're getting advice from an attorney in the state where this rental property is located, I'd caution you on acting on it.

If the rental property is in your state (Minnesota), here's a few links that might be helpful:

Minnesota Attorney General - Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities

Minnesota Statutes - Tenant's Personal Property Remaining in Premises: Abandoned Property

BiggerPockets Post: Abandoned unit in Minnesota

Ultimately, if you really want to handle this situation correctly, you really should consult an experienced landlord-tenant attorney in your area.  It wouldn't be expensive to just pay for a quick consult and I would think the peace of mind (and avoiding the possibility and liability of handling the situation incorrectly) would make it money well spent.