Real Estate Agent · Orange County, CA · Member since 2016 · 36 posts · 19 votes
hello. I'm in Southern California (OC)
Can I just give a 60 day notice to someone just because they're too dirty? they've been on a month to month for a few years.
Also, what can I do about a unit that has a sex offender come visit everyday? there are lots of kids around as well. he also uses our trash bin to dump his stuff once in a while.
It is probably legal for a sex offender to visit, but their housing options are highly regulated. Most sex offenders are not child molesters by the way.
I tend to be okay with tenants that are less than clean as long as they keep their mess regulated to inside the apartment. On the other hand, I have had tenants that are "rough" on the place. That can add up.
Can I just give a 60 day notice to someone just because they're too dirty? they've been on a month to month for a few years.
Also, what can I do about a unit that has a sex offender come visit everyday? there are lots of kids around as well. he also uses our trash bin to dump his stuff once in a while.
If your property is under rent control, you'll have to find out what you can do about dirty tenants and if/how you can kick them out.
If it's not under rent control, all you have to do is give them 60 days notice to move out if they've been there 12 months or longer, only 30 days if it's been less time. You don't have to give a reason.
If you're afraid they'll trash the place, what worked well for me, is to tell them you'll give them their full deposit in cash if they leave the unit empty and clean, that you'll trade them the cash for the keys on move-out day - if the place is empty and clean.
This worked well for me. Sometimes it wasn't as clean as I would have liked and sometimes they just piled stuff by the dumpster, but I figured we were lucky it wasn't worse and gave them the cash to get them out peacefully.
I only had to deal with this type of situation a few times, but it went drama-free each time.
You don't have to state a reason if they are month to month...just tell them you won't be reneweing. OH...and by the way...dont hold your breath waiting for rent those 2 months.