Help me prepare for a potential fight at the end of the lease

[Tim Callahan]

We have informed a tenant in writing that their lease will not be renewed when it ends on 10/31/24.  We also plan on sending them a 60 day and a 30 day notice to remind them.  This tenant has been a problem, which is why we aren't renewing.  They pay rent, but there are lots of other problems.  We want to be prepared if they try to stay past the lease end date.  What else can we be doing now to prepare in case they try to stay put?  Thank you!

[Andrew Freed]

@Tim Callahan - I'd recommend hiring an experienced eviction attorney if you expect a fight and have them manage the process so no crucial steps are missed. In tenant friendly states like Maine and MA, a small error in the paperwork could result in the process starting all over again. Have an expert manage the process, pay a small premium, and ensure it does done as quickly and correctly as possible.