Termination of Tenancy

[Bill Graham]

I have a single family, rented to a Section 8 tenant, that I would like to put on the market for sale. I gave the tenant a little more than 60 days written notice, and copied their section 8 case worker.

Well, that notice of Termination of Tenancy ended on March 1st. They have not moved. The case worker tells me they should be out by the 8th, which is fine with me. But, I stopped by the property this weekend to speak with them. They would not answer the door. And they had obviously, not moved. After I left they sent me a txt message that said they were trying to get a hold of their section 8 case worker to decide how much rent to pay me. 1 or 2 weeks?

Question is how to handle at this point? If I take any money I may establish new tenancy. I would like to file for eviction. Do I file for (7 day) non-payment. Then bring the check to court if they pay? I think I have some leverage here as section 8 hasn't paid their share and it's unlikely the tenant will come up with that amount also.

I just don't want them thinking they can take their time moving. Any go through this before?

Thanks