Long time tenant moved in 24 yr old Daughter police were called.

Long time tenant moved in 24 yr old Daughter police were called.

Wayland, IA · Member since 2014 · 13 posts · 3 votes

I just got word today that a long time tenant that currently rents a single family home from me in a small rural town, had to have the police come stop a domestic dispute 2 days ago. I guess they moved their 24 yr old daughter in with them in December. While she was going through a divorce. They arrested her a month ago for drug charges and now she is out on pretrial release to her parents. However her boyfriend and her got into a fight 2 nights ago and weapons were involved and the dad was involved as well. The Boyfriend was arrested and the dad was called self defense.  My question is, she was never on the lease, or any notice that she was moving in, plus I don't want this type of reputation on my properties. In the 5 yrs, they have never been late on a payment or had any issues. I think it is more about the daughter. Would you send a written warning, Or ask them to remove the daughter? Or just terminate the lease and move on.  This information came directly from the town police chief, he called to inform me. Your thoughts would be great. Like I say we have over 17 rentals in this town and have a great reputation, I just don't want to start to tarnish it.

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  • Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    10y

    I think the best way to handle this would be to tell them that you found out from the police that this situation is going on and that they have the power to seize your property, if this were to happen again. Due to that you can not allow them to let their daughter stay in the property. 

    That way you're not the bad one, because you are between a rock and a hard place. 

    And, yes, the police does have that option. I have twice received a letter, due to them arresting 2 different tenants of mine for dealing drugs, telling me that they'll seize the property, if they were to come across any more drugs in those 2 properties. 

    And it allows the parents to save face with the daughter, because it's not them being the 'bad ones', but that the police is pushing. 

    At least that's what I would do.

  • Wayland, IA · Member since 2014 · 13 posts · 3 votes
    10y

    Thank you for your advice, I just did not want to let it go. I think I will go ahead and prepare a letter. Thanks again

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