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Updated almost 9 years ago,
Tenant moved out daughter moved in. Trashed house. Current rent
I visited one of my rentals yesterday and verified what I thought was happening the last few months. I own a C- grade single family home that is currently renting for $650 + $25 pet fee which is about $75-100 under the current market rates. Lease has 1 lady and 1 cat as occupants. Said lady has moved out and her daughter and boyfriend have moved in, including the original cat and now a small dog. I went to check on gutters yesterday and noticed the TV on. Knocked on the door and these answered. I didn't go in but noticed it was trashed and they were uneasy for sure. I have an official city inspection Monday 4/4 for the whole house. Lease is up end of May. Rent has always been paid on time and without issue.
I realize timing couldnt be more perfect to address this issue. Here is how Im going to proceed... please let me know if I'm off:
- original tenant have been made aware of this inspection 1 month out, then 1 week out. I've told her she does not need to be present but is welcome too
- I'm sure I'm going to find the whole house is trashed and not just the living room that I saw. If damage, then eviction. If no damage:
- Call and explain she hasn't held up her end of the lease
- End current lease with no penalties in exchange for the 3 of them being on a new lease renewed throughout May 2017 at $750 + $25 pet fee.
If they are not acceptable to this, then I will be forced to evict immediately.
Thoughts?