Cohen in a Building with a Deceased

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Question

What should a Cohen do if he lives in a building where someone has died in one of the apartments?

Answer

He should close the doors and windows of his home and not leave until the deceased is removed from the building.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 371

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