Someone shot in unit - need help in how to respond?

[Brian Kaminski]

I just received a call that someone was shot and killed inside one of my units last night.  The people involved aren't on the lease. Sounds like a fight broke out and someone was shot and killed.  This property is a duplex and I have another duplex right next door.  The tenant who lives upstairs called me today very concerned for their safety which is expected.  I need some advice on whether or not I can evict the tenant where this took place even though they weren't personally involved..?  This is actually a very nice neighborhood and very quiet.  I don't want the other three tenants to leave over this issue because they feel unsafe..  Any help or guidance would be appreciated.  Thanks

[Deanna McCormick]

Yes you should be able to evict the tenant where incident occurred,, They are responsible for actions of guests.

A Crime free / Drug Free addendum spells it out but I'm sure you have Cause.

The police will probably issue you a notice saying they want the people in that apartment to be evicted.

I've gone thru a murder in my complex guy shot for 400.00 dollars worth of pot his girlfriend was given choice to move in 5 days or we would file eviction she left.

We gave her deposit back to her. Damages were right outside of their door in the hall so we covered that.

Give them a  mutual lease termination agreement out in 5 days. and be glad they go if not, file for cause, violence, ask police for copy of report and incident. 

Sorry this happened.  it's an awful experience. 

Get a crime free / drug free addendum signed by all your tenants.. ASAP