How to call the police if a tenant defaults and runs away?

The tenant ran away due to arrears, and the person concerned can call the police. However, since arrears of rent are civil disputes, it is best for the parties to resolve the dispute by negotiating with the other party, asking a third party to mediate, or filing a civil lawsuit in the People's Court.

Legal basis

Civil Code 721

The lessee shall pay the rent according to the agreed period.

Article 722

If the lessee fails to pay or delays the payment of rent without justifiable reasons, the lessor may request the lessee to pay within a reasonable period; If paid, the lessor may terminate the contract.

Article 120 of the "Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China"

A prosecution shall be submitted to the People's Court, and copies shall be submitted according to the number of defendants.

Article 236

The parties must fulfill any legally effective civil judgment or ruling. If one party refuses to perform, the other party may apply to the People's Court for enforcement, or the judge may transfer the matter to an execution officer for enforcement.

Article 244

If the person subject to execution fails to perform the obligations specified in the legal document in accordance with the execution notice, the people's court has the right to seal up, detain, freeze, auction, or sell the person subject to execution A person shall fulfill his obligations as part of his property. However, the daily necessities of the person subject to execution and his dependent family members shall be preserved.