Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
General Landlording & Rental Properties
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 2 years ago, 02/04/2023

User Stats

12
Posts
4
Votes
Jorge Liang
4
Votes |
12
Posts

Tenant is a hoarder, leaves personal items out in garage and takes parking spot

Jorge Liang
Posted

My dad (retired) has a rental property with a tenant that has been problematic over the years. Here are the facts:

The tenant leaves (more like litters) personal items like toys for her kids, bicycles, and others in the driveway to the garage. It was a huge eyesore. She has also refused repeated requests to keep all of her items in her rental. To mitigate/appease, my dad built a storage shed and personally moved all of the tenant's items into the shed. However, she still has a few personal items occupying the driveway.

The tenant also has occupied all two of the parking spaces. She was only assigned 1. She has refused repeated requests to stop and is defiant.

What can we legally do as landlords to stop this? We wrote some official letters but plan to write more. The tenant has ignored all letters besides being defiant over SMS. Are we able to able to charge rent for the occupied space in and out of the shed as well as the parking? Is towing also an option?


Loading replies...