Tenant’s Ex Won’t Leave Property

[Bryce Rodgers]

Hey guys,

One of my tenants just informed me that she started letting her Ex/father of one of her children stay at the property for a while without disclosing this to me, the Landlord. He has been staying there off and on since February of this year and now consistently for a month.

Now, her Ex will not leave, keeps stealing copies of the keys and has been violent with her. The police have been involved, but nothing done to remove the Ex.

What is your advice for moving forward? What responsibility do I have to be involved? What do I tell my tenant she should do?

This is my first encounter with a situation like this with a tenant. I would love some insight. Thanks!

[Austin F.]

This is a domestic situation that the police need to handle. Do not get involved unless it is to evict her for violating her lease.