Two junk cars parked in tenants driveway. Now what?

[Kyle Grimm]

I have tenants who have 2 cars parked in their driveway that don't move. They have flat tires and look like crap. They drive a mini van that looks and sounds almost as bad. They park it on the street. Is there anything I can do to have the cars removed? Unfortunately my lease doesn't have anything about number of vehicles allowed. But beings they can't drive them and they are an eye sore, I would really like to get them removed.

[Jim C.]

@Kyle Grimm- Are they on a month to month, or year lease? If month to month, tell them you are giving them a new lease to sign, with the following verbiage (I cut this from my lease):

1. Parking of Vehicles: All vehicles shall be parked only on the driveway, street or in designated parking areas. The Resident shall keep these areas free and clean of any vehicle fluids, such as oils, etc. Trucks (except for pick-ups and passenger size vans) boats, trailers, campers or motorcycles shall not be parked or stored on the premises without the prior written consent of the Owner/Agent. A maximum of 3 motor vehicles are allowed for tenant(s), and that such vehicles must have proper license plates (no temporary tags longer than 30 days), as well as proof of insurance on such vehicles. Un-plated, expired, or uninsured vehicles must be removed within 24 hours at landlord’s request. Tenant agrees not to park or store a motorhome, recreational vehicle or trailer of any type on the premises without written consent of the Owner/Agent.
2. Repair of Vehicles: The Resident shall not repair vehicles on the premises (unless vehicle is kept in an enclosed garage) if such repairs shall take longer than a single day. Repair of vehicles on the premises shall be limited to the Resident’s own vehicles.
3. Disabled Vehicles: Disabled vehicles shall not be left on the premises for longer than 24 hours. Disabled vehicles which are not in an enclosed garage will, after having one written 24 hour warning placed on the vehicle, be towed form the premises a the vehicle owner’s expense. All vehicles shall have a valid license plate, and insurance.