First Time Evicting - Mixed Feelings

[Anne A.]

Long, frustrating story, the specifics of which I don't feel comfortable posting online, but we have a family renting our property (nice neighborhood, $800k home). They've been there for about 2 1/2 years. We told them in February that we were putting the property up for sale and gave them a 60-day notice.

Because of financial issues, they've been unable to move and have been stalling us for months. Their final 60-day notice ends on Monday. They've asked me for 60 more days and promise they'll definitely move at that time. I don't think they will.

Because they're a pretty nice family and, they say, no where to go, I feel like if we evict them, not only will it add to their financial/credit issues, but it will put them in a terrible situation. Having said that, though, I also feel like I shouldn't be the one worrying about their financial situation. I also feel we've been more than accommodating by giving them more than 120 days to vacate.

We're going to make a decision today on whether to evict or extend another 60 days. 

Any words of advice from experience to make me feel better? ;)

[Serge S.]

Ben Leybovich is a big bad heartless rich landlord. That being said he is right. If your in this game long enough you lose the ability to hear excuses. Just this month I had 3 tenants that were victims of fraud, car broke down, health issues and dog are their homework. My response is always the same, pay or move out peacefully or the sheriff will do it for you.