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Updated about 9 years ago,

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Michael Campbell
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Philadelphia, PA
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What to do about filthy tenant?

Michael Campbell
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Philadelphia, PA
Posted

Hello,

I own a live-in duplex and I rent out the second unit.  My tenant notified me today that he has been seeing roaches around so I told him that I would get some roach baits and put them around the house.  Well, I just walked into his unit (which I have not been into in a few months) and the place was absolutely filthy (he was not home at the time).  I was only in the kitchen, but there was food everywhere and the place was completely disgusting. 

I immediately sent him a text message letting him know that the condition that he is keeping my house in is unacceptable.  I have no doubt that the roaches are due to his filth.  I told him he needs to clean up and I will be doing periodic inspections going forward.  Is there anything else I can do?  My lease does not say anything about inspections, just that I will provide 24 hours notice if I need to go in there for any reason.

The lease ends January 31, and at this point that cannot come soon enough for me.  

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike C

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