Okay so the problem here is my father who doesnt ask for any help has finally asked for some help- I think he is in lots of trouble. He is 65years old and has a business property he tried to sell but eventually opted to only lease out last year.

The tenants found the solicitors and got the contract drawn up a year ago. They paid an initiall deposit and invested in the property to make it look good  for their business and then paid monthly rent and bills. Until 3 months ago when they stopped paying rent and they have now disappeared. Leaving the peoperty locked up and unpaid bills. They are uncontactable... no address and no contact number.

Anyway someone has been in and taken the boiler and locked up the property and gone again- and also cause a leak ... all the neighbours proprties are affected.

My dad does not have keys to enter

Furthermore when I finally read the contract and it mentioned insurance I asked my farther who his insurer was. He replied he had never insured the property! I think he though it was the tenants responsibility.

So can anyone help?

Can we break in/get a locksmith to enter and sort out the leak?

Can we reclaim the property and sell it?

Where does he stand - having never had insurance- he seems to think the tenant had organised it. but doesnt have any details.

thanks

pebbles