I'm not trying to be critical here but you shouldn't have dragged your feet in removing your valuables. I've been on other side of the Owner/Tenant thing before and I can tell you that the laws are all stacked in your favor that end up costing the property owner thousands of dolllars before the process is over. This may explain this guys bitterness, especially if you owe him money. Even if you don't the property sits vacant for several months losing money the whole time. I don't know all the laws in your state but in mine you don't have to notify the tenants but you must post all notices or eviction info on the front door 60 days before doing anything. Then take a photograph of it to proove you did it. Most of the time tenants are hard to find because they owe you money.
