What is the legal way of kicking out old tenants asnew prop owner

[Nhan N.]

Hello BP, My aunt and I are putting our money together to buy a property with tenants occupied in them. How would I be able to kick them out legally so I could renovate the whole home?

[Nathan Gesner]

IF the renters have an existing contract, you must honor it. However, you can always contact the renters and attempt to negotiate an early termination. If they are on a month-to-month lease, all you have to do is serve them notice 30 days in advance. Check your state laws because some states require a longer notice.

Personally, I recommend you make an offer contingent on the current owner removing the renters. Take it empty so you're not starting off with a problem.