How to determine if tenant abandoned the unit.

[Tom Sharon]

Tenant has been in the place 25 years

Tenant texted me and told me he was leaving so I texted him to confirm he was out on the day he told me he would be, (no response) so I went to the unit. His TV and cats are gone but it appears the rest of the stuff is still there. I have been texting, calling, messaging with no response. The utilities are still on and in his name. I am anxious to take possession but want to confirm he has truly left. In the texts he told me he was moving to Minn and when I last saw him he appeared sick but when I asked how he was doing he just said awful and didn't want to talk about it. He told me his brother and sister were coming out to help him move.

I have posted a demand letter but it looks untouched since I posted on 2/6. I have asked neighbors, they say they have not seen him. What are suggestions on how to deal with this situation?