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Updated over 8 years ago,
sketchy not sketchy?
I rented to a guy in Feb. All of his references checked, had a good local job, was divorced but getting remarried, plus he was a nice guy. I have three things I emphasize...Rent is due on the first, no pets, no smoking.
For 7 mos. he is Johnny on the spot with rent. The eighth month we get in a texting battle about a late payment made with a bad check. He covers all fees and we get back on track. Month 9 he tells me he will pay on 3rd...thanks for the heads up, he pays. A week later he says he changed jobs, likely will be breaking the lease two months early to move closer to his new job. I explain he will still be responsible for any rent I miss until I find a tenant, to give me as much notice as possible so I can advertise. I am really not too worried, I am in a 1% vacancy market in a very 'Hot' area of town.
As I was leaving the property last night, I see a cat in the window. WTF? He knows, we discussed it completely more than once.
What are my BMP options here?