Eviction based on Uncleanliness

[Anthony Johnson]

Hey Biggerpockets, I'll be closing on my first property in the next 30days. I haven't been able to get a copy of the current leases yet, but I have conducted inspection, and I was wondering if there is a certain process for evicting based on uncleanliness. One of the units is disgusting, tenet has a small dog that has claimed the unit as its bathroom.. does anyone have experience with similar situations?? Thank you, Anthony

[Kim Meredith Hampton]

@Anthony Johnson It is imperative that you get copies of leases and estoppel letters from each tenant confirming their lease amount and security deposits.

Regarding the "disgusting' unit, you can give them a 7 day notice of non compliance with the opportunity to cure (cleanup) within the week. If after one week, you reinspect and the unit is not cleaned up, you can give them a 7 day notice without opportunity to cure, meaning you can give them up for eviction within a week. When you get a copy of the leases, if the tenant is MTM, you can simply give them a thirty day notice to vacate, non renewal of lease.

Important to check your states landlord tenant laws to verify that the above is in compliance with those statutes.