Eviction by Court order on March 1, but tenant already left

[Mike A.]

Strange situation. We had an eviction filed in January, and it was granted on March 5 by default as the tenant never shown up for the Court date.  It was sent to the Sheriff to serve. Since there was a backlog, there we got hit with the moratorium for evictions. However, the tenant vacated on his own weeks prior. Left a mess and damaged a lot of things, vandalized and everything. We're covered for the vandalism as the insurance company will pay for the claim, but they want pictures. Unsure on how to proceed. Any suggestions based on past experiences?

[James Wise]

Originally posted by @Mike A.:

Strange situation. We had an eviction filed in January, and it was granted on March 5 by default as the tenant never shown up for the Court date.  It was sent to the Sheriff to serve. Since there was a backlog, there we got hit with the moratorium for evictions. However, the tenant vacated on his own weeks prior. Left a mess and damaged a lot of things, vandalized and everything. We're covered for the vandalism as the insurance company will pay for the claim, but they want pictures. Unsure on how to proceed. Any suggestions based on past experiences?

 Go to the property, take photos, change the locks, fix it up and re-rent it.