Every state's eviction laws are very differentI did a brief search and see what the requirements are for the tenant as far as filing an appeal but nowhere did I see where you could not accept post eviction monies to satisfy the judgment you receive and still not gain possession to the property   

There is only so much money coming into the tenant's possession each month and the landlord can only take so much of that or you will kill the golden goose.

Next, be sure you get a copy of the tenant's check-in sheet that she should have filled out when she took possession.  

I won the judgement for possession yesterday - now patiently waiting for the automatic 10-day appeal period to expire to file the writ.  

If so,  did you ask the court for possession and rent owed ?

Or the elements damaging their possessions in the basement.

Maybe she left all her worldly possessions to her favorite charity and none of her relatives are entitled to the security deposit.

He is right, the title is clear, but that is not the issue.I would start eviction as there are two units and you need to know who is there and regain possession of at least one of the units to start renovations and get some money coming in.

Landlord may recover possession of the premises by summary proceedings when Tenant holds over the premises for 24 hours after service of a written demand for possession for termination of this Lease under this provision.

If the tenant has lived in more than two places within a two year period, it may indicate instability so I would require a previous landlord reference and make sure he actually owned the property.Whether or not the tenant's current or former landlords release information, we landlords are responsible for who we allow possession to our properties.Hope this helps!