How to get in the property?

[Ryan Car]

I just acquired a property through foreclosure over a month ago.  The property I own has a current tenant who used to pay the old owner.  I spoke to the tenant and they had no previous lease agreement with the old owner and just paid month to month.  I then handed them a notice to vacate within 60 days, as I want to sell this property.  I also collected November rent from them.

After I presented the notice, the tenant has not paid December rent and is not being responsive when I try to contact.  I will start eviction once the 60 day notice to vacate is up.

So I'm wondering.  Once I do get the renter out, how do I get in?  I do not have the keys to the property.  Do I need to ask the tenant for a copy?  If it ever gets to the point of a sheriff lockout, do I just bring a drill and drill out the locks?

What have all of you done in an instance like this to get in the property?

[Nicole A.]

Why wait to file for eviction? File now if you can. But first sounds like you need to learn your local laws. Google it and see what you find. Also Google for eviction services. There might be some and if so, I highly recommend you call them and hire them to ensure this is done correctly. Don't waste time. Take action now or it'll just take even longer.

You should have got keys from the previous owner at closing. So once you have legal removed them, yeah, I guess you'll have to drill in unless the tenant is there and opens the door.