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 over 10 years ago,

User Stats

115
Posts
42
Votes
Daniel B.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Saint Louis, MO
42
Votes |
115
Posts

How to handle domestic issues between tenants

Daniel B.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Saint Louis, MO
Posted

I have one set of tenants that just moved in in February to a SFH. They are having some domestic issues (they were engaged when they moved in). He supposedly locked her out and she can not get inside to get her furniture/belongings. She is stating she filed a police report but they needed a copy of the lease (which I emailed her). Both their names are on the lease and they only qualified due to his income. Rent was due a couple of days ago, I have not received it yet. How do you handle these situations? I advised her to contact the police as it is a domestic issue and deals with personal property. All of this just started happening today (or that's when I became aware of it), it is still unfolding, but I wanted to be knowledgeable in regards to the law. What are my responsibilities vs. what do I defer to the police? She claims to have receipts for the furniture inside. I have not spoken to him yet. I am not just worried about rent at this point, but more if she has legal rights to personal property inside my property how do I handle this if the other tenant is not cooperating?

Thanks in advance!

Loading replies...