Protective order against partner on lease...

[Don Blake]

I have home rented to a couple on a new new lease, and recently the wife called to advise she had to take out a protective order against her husband. Now husband cannot be in the home, so question now is how will rent be paid as she cannot afford it on her own. She is also requesting locks to be changed. Any thoughts from Bigger Pockets forum would be appreciated...

[Alison Brenner]

Victims of domestic violence are often afforded additional protections under state law. You may be legally required to change locks and permit the resident to remain in the home for a specific amount of time. Check your local and state laws for compliance as you initiate the eviction process. You don't want a fair housing complaint accusing you of discriminating against victims of domestic violence.