Should these tenants be evicted?

[BriGy86]

1. burn the place down
2. tenant moves out
3. collect insurence
4.dodge investigators
5. ???????????
6. prison
7. then profit?

 

[rickn]

throw them out if they can't give you your money!

 

[MidasKnight]

2 months late = Eviction

Late paying rent/lease .... late fee always.

If the tenants don't like late fees they have two choices:

1.) Pay the late fee

2.) 30 day notice and leave.

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
Hey ATOT, the tenants in one of my properties didn't pay their rent... uh oh. I'll give you their sob story/excuses and let you decide!

Their story: The wife had her car stolen, rather than pay rent the husband claims he leased another car for her. Things are 'tough' and he promises to pay the Friday of next week.

Rent was due for $849 on the first of this month. Evictions aren't fun and I'm a pretty forgiving guy in real life. When I reminded the husband of the terms of his lease he got coy ("I ain't payin' no late fees!"). Normally I would work with a tenant who had a valid real life concern but his attitude really bothers me.

He was late the month prior when a member in his family died and I let him slide without hitting him with the late fee's. I get the feeling he thinks I'm a softie college student because I let him off the hook once.

So, should I trust my gut and evict these tenants?
Or, should I show compassion and work with them?

You decide!

I've decided. You sound like you enjoy playing with peoples lives. Why else would you post something so mean-spirited on a messageboard like this? I won't pat you on the back for being a jerk.

You've obviously had this rental property dropped in your lap... probably as a gift from your wealthy parents for turning 15. :laugh:

Instead of portraying one side of the situation why don't you ask your tenant for a copy of the police report if you suspect them of lying to you. That will give you your answer better than trying to act like a "big bad landlord" on a tech website, lol.

:beer:

 

[rickn]

ask for sexual favors

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Crazyfool

Originally posted by: Amplifier
Hey ATOT, the tenants in one of my properties didn't pay their rent... uh oh. I'll give you their sob story/excuses and let you decide!

Their story: The wife had her car stolen, rather than pay rent the husband claims he leased another car for her. Things are 'tough' and he promises to pay the Friday of next week.

Rent was due for $849 on the first of this month. Evictions aren't fun and I'm a pretty forgiving guy in real life. When I reminded the husband of the terms of his lease he got coy ("I ain't payin' no late fees!"). Normally I would work with a tenant who had a valid real life concern but his attitude really bothers me.

He was late the month prior when a member in his family died and I let him slide without hitting him with the late fee's. I get the feeling he thinks I'm a softie college student because I let him off the hook once.

So, should I trust my gut and evict these tenants?
Or, should I show compassion and work with them?

You decide!

I've decided. You sound like you enjoy playing with peoples lives. Why else would you post something so mean-spirited on a messageboard like this? I won't pat you on the back for being a jerk.

You've obviously had this rental property dropped in your lap... probably as a gift from your wealthy parents for turning 15. :laugh:

Instead of portraying one side of the situation why don't you ask your tenant for a copy of the police report if you suspect them of lying to you. That will give you your answer better than trying to act like a "big bad landlord" on a tech website, lol.

:beer:

Regardless of how he obtained his property, what favors does he owe this tenant? What makes this tenant special compared to the other ones he has or others he could potentially have that he should give them special treatment?

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
tenants in one of my properties didn't pay their rent

Rent was due for $849 on the first of this month. Evictions aren't fun and I'm a pretty forgiving guy in real life.

I'm a softie college student

this the biggest brag post?

 

[BlackAdam]

Give them five days...

Remind him today, and then in two days... if nothing, throw the three day notice at him.

 

[arcenite]

Having a little trouble believing this is real, but if it is, give them a warning (including this month's late fee). If it happens again, auf Wiedersehen :beer:.

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Give him the late fee. If he refuses to pay the late fee, evict him.

 

[MX2]

Seems like he is now taking advantage of your kindness instead of considering what you did for him previous. Time for you to put your foot down.

 

[imported_weadjust]

You need to go ahead an send Non-payment of rent letter and 3 day notice to pay or quit to let them know you mean business regardless of whether you evict or not.

Letters can be found here

http://www.angelfire.com/oh/porterentps/formcorner.html

 

[tami]

he doesn't sound cooperative, and it looks like he'll bring up more excuses in the future.

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: tami
he doesn't sound cooperative, and it looks like he'll bring up more excuses in the future.

Yep. If he can lease a car for his wife and pay $849 month rent he's hardly making $5/hour. i say kick his ass out.

 

[Amused]

As Peter Griffin once said when he was a bartender in hell:

"You are outta here!"

 

[shilala]

<--- Landlord.
The kicker for me would be "Did they call prior and explain they'd be late with the rent".
If not, late fees are definately in order.
This would be the last chance at late rent, as well. I'd put it in writing and let the dickhead know in no uncertain terms that he's on his last leg.
If his attitude holds true, he'll move to spite you.
It's win/win if you go this way. If he stays you'll see a newfound attitude, if he goes he takes his attitude with him.
Err on the side of restraint. It's easier on the wallet and renting property is a business.
Take it personal and you lose money.

 

[mrrman]

As a former landlord myself...prepare the docs and tell them to get packing...to me its run like a business...1 late payment ..okay...2 its becoming a habit

 

[PingSpike]

Eviction is a nightmare, and like has been said...you won't see a dime of money from him after you start the process.

When is his lease up? Its better to just not renew it/jack the rent way up to get him outta there then. It sucks, because he should be thrown out on his ass for being so ungratful but thats just the way things are.

 

[Grunt03]

Hummmmm..........

Lets see if we can put this into perspective....

He is the renter and has problems, he doesn't have the money to settle both and now his problems are to become yours........

I would first tell SNP (subject named person) that he has been given chances before, in order for him not to receive the late charge, have him produce a police report stateing that the car was stolen. In situations like this most insurence companies will give you a free rental for a period of time.
If he could not provide the police report, document every situation that occurs with him, this way you will not have problems collecting from him or retaining the deposite.
I'd give him the 30 day notice to pack his $hit and move along.
If he need cash, tell him to pawn something, get a second job, etc. Put your foot down and do not let things slide, should you continue to do so it will or could look bad for you should you have to go to court to collect the amount he owes you.

 

[Amplifier]

Update: I paid the $14 and started the eviction process. Court is scheduled for 8:30am May 12th.

To clarify a few things, they have been with me since Feb. of this year. If they pay their rent w/the late fees I'll let them stay and cancel the court date. Otherwise I will stay with the eviction and sell the property off to a homeowner and get my equity out.

I'll let you guys know what happens.

 

[Doboji]

Originally posted by: Amplifier
Update: I paid the $14 and started the eviction process. Court is scheduled for 8:30am May 12th.

To clarify a few things, they have been with me since Feb. of this year. If they pay their rent w/the late fees I'll let them stay and cancel the court date. Otherwise I will stay with the eviction and sell the property off to a homeowner and get my equity out.

I'll let you guys know what happens.

How late were they the first time? How much is the late fee? how much is the rent?

-Max

 

[dabuddha]

You're an ass if you and you're an ass if you don't. There is no winner here.

 

[Grunt03]

Amplifier
Update: I paid the $14 and started the eviction process. Court is scheduled for 8:30am May 12th.

To clarify a few things, they have been with me since Feb. of this year. If they pay their rent w/the late fees I'll let them stay and cancel the court date. Otherwise I will stay with the eviction and sell the property off to a homeowner and get my equity out.

I'll let you guys know what happens.

Wow this really seems like you have it out for this couple,

they have been with me since Feb. of this year

We are only in May, that is less than three months, they were late once before, perhaps they are having some $hitty luck.

If they pay their rent w/the late fees I'll let them stay and cancel the court date.

So you are useing the court as a means to collect your monthly rent?

Otherwise I will stay with the eviction and sell the property off to a homeowner and get my equity out.

Is the sell of the property because of one couple and possibly that you mis-managed the renters?

 

[Calin]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Give him the late fee. If he refuses to pay the late fee, evict him.

:thumbsup:

 

[cerebusPu]

Originally posted by: Amplifier

Update: Filed for eviction. Court date is set for 8:30am May 12th.

he was late with rent for 4 days and you filed for eviction with a court date of May 12th?

at my apartment theres no penalty until the 5th after which its a $25 fine, and theres no legal action until one month overdue.

eviction does take several months. so you if plan on it in the future you might as well start now.

you are a college student and you own several rental properties? maybe they just dont respect you because you are a college student.