how to evict a horrible tenant

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ive had this tenant for about 2 years now and hes a menace. He sends inappropriate text messages (pictures on mens genitals) among other things calling me bad words and what not. Are these grounds for eviction? anybody ever have a similar situation, any suggestions?thanks

Kevin Sobilo · Answer

@Jay Ben, does the tenant pay and take decent care of the place? If the tenant is really an issue, I would think there would be more clear and substantive reasons to evict them.

If they have been there 2 years? Why did you renew their original lease if they are such a menace to you?

If they aren't doing anything else you can evict them for, why would they be menacing towards you at all?!? I mean, you didn't mention anything you could complain to them about where they would feel a reason to call you bad words etc.

Mackaylee Beach · Answer

Would recommend to review your state laws and to definitely reach out to an attorney.

Ned J. · Answer

Are there actually people on here basically saying "well what did you do to deserve getting sent d$ck pix" and "well it cant be that bad if you didn't get rid of him before"....seriously????

And asking if he is good on time paying tenant? Like that really matters with an abusive tenant.....

Seriously?

Tenant can be verbally abusive.....sending d*ck pix is above and beyond.

Hire an eviction lawyer...... hire a PM company and block all direct communication with this tenant.

DO NOT public shame them....go on social media....tell the neighbors etc...... All that does is ask for more drama. Be professional and handle this in a legal and professional way.

If their lease is up soon, file a notice of non-renewal

Matt Devincenzo · Answer

Wow, I can't believe we're even asking IF this is grounds for eviction. I'd have received one inappropriate photo and moved to terminate or evict as needed. If they gave me too much difficulty I'd have filed a report for harassment etc. and continued with the removal.

Carlton B. · Answer

First I would ask him to leave letting him know my intent to make his actions public. If he did not leave I would call the police and let him know I'm calling the police even if its not illegal still have it on record. Next i would let everyone he knows understand he is a pervert. Basically try to embarrass him to the point he wants to leave.

William Sing · Answer

I'd recommend reaching out to a lawyer who specializes in evictions. A lot of areas have different laws/regulations. Talking to a property management company for some cheaper advice might also be beneficial as well!

John Morgan · Answer

@Jay Ben

Just non renew him. Tell him you’re selling the place. Or keep him, but raise his rent to market rent or above at lease renewal. I have a couple bad one’s somewhat like this guy. I keep them at market rate to deal with the weirdness. My good ones stay for $150-$300 under market rate.

Christopher Conforti · Answer

You need to speak to an attorney ASAP. NJ has a very long process for evicting a tenant. Is this tenant paying on time? Do they have a month to month lease or yearly? Are there any terms that he has broken in the lease? I am an agent in NJ and have properties myself and have dealt with some bad tenants even when selling multi-family homes in this area. I do have a couple of lawyers who are very good with real estate issues such as this. Message me if you would like their contact information. Best of luck

Chris Merchant · Answer

Is there a fine line there of slander/deformation?  Not saying there is or isn't was just the first thing that came to mind reading the post.  Personally I like the idea, just unsure of the legality of it haha.

As far as calling the police generally around me the police hate and sometimes flat out refuse to get involved in tenant/LL conflicts and tell you it is a civil matter and unless a criminal law has been violated there is nothing they can do.  The most I have seen them do in similar situations is show up to allow access and deter any conflict during such times.  I am not an attorney but I do not believe the tenant has done anything criminal even by sending inappropriate photos, that I think would only rise to the level of Sexual Harassment which I do not believe is criminal that is a civil matter until it becomes assault/battery.

You would maybe be able to get the police (if you get the right one) to go talk to and possibly scare him telling him to stop what he is doing.

*Disclaimer this is not a bash on police, I support law enforcement.

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