Domestic violence

[Stone Teran]

I always try to maintain the philosophy that my tenants deserve privacy unless they are damaging the premises and hurting other tenants.

I also have regretted whenever I've stuck my nose past that line and tried to give them advice.

Domestic violence is a tricky one though because they aren't damaging the premises or (usually) disturbing other tenants.  In the past month, I've seen:

1. She ran out and told me to call 911.  He ran out and grabbed the phone out of her hand.  I called 911 and let the police handle it.

2. Different tenants:  My employee saw him pull her inside while grabbing her arm and her hair.  She said help and he didn't call 911.  He didn't hear anything after they went inside.  I think they left by the time I heard about it.  I don't think I want to talk to him about it.

What's your general philosophy on how to handle this type of stuff?? 

[Bryan O.]

...and then eviction. This is part of my lease:

It is understood and agreed that a single violation [illegal activity] shall be cause for immediate termination of the Lease and eviction from the premises. Unless otherwise provided by law, proof of violation shall not require criminal conviction, but shall be by preponderance of the evidence and upon Landlord’s reasonable suspicion and at Landlord’s sole discretion.