If a tenant abandons a residential apartment, the landlord must do all of the following except?

In situations where a tenant abandons a residential apartment, the landlord has specific responsibilities regarding the tenant's personal property. One of these responsibilities is to hold any personal property left behind for a certain duration before disposing of it. This aligns with the legal protections established to ensure that tenants’ rights are respected, even in cases of abandonment.

The correct answer indicates that the landlord does not have the right to immediately sell the tenant's personal property after just 10 days. Instead, landlords are typically required to hold the tenant's property for a minimum period—often longer than 10 days—before they can make any decisions regarding its disposal. Holding the property for a specific period allows the tenant an opportunity to reclaim their belongings.

In contrast, notifying the tenant and taking appropriate steps to document the abandonment—such as posting a notice on the door and waiting for a specific time or sending a certified letter—are all actions that landlords must typically perform as part of the abandonment process. This ensures that the landlord is acting in compliance with legal requirements, providing the tenant with adequate notice and opportunity to retrieve their possessions.