How to contact inherited tenant?

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Hey guys, I closed on a townhouse on Friday, and the RE agent was supposed to be my property manager to deal with the inherited tenants. Long story short that isn't working out. So, I am on my own with this for now. Also I am out of state for the next 3 months(property is in Indianapolis and I am in San Diego CA). I was given a copy of the current lease between seller and tenant, and I have the tenants phone number. Do I just call tenant and tell them that we need to sign a new contract? They are on a month to month lease that ends on the first. Or should I send a certified letter instead of calling? Thank you!

[Everett Fujii]

Depends on what you want to do with the tenant.

If you are just looking to reach out and get them to sign a new lease agreement, then call them.  Be prepared to provide proof that you are the new owner though.  Get their email, that's the easiest way.  

I would also, however, send a certified letter letting them know what they need to.  I.e. who to write the rent checks to.  That way you protect yourself from never answering or just lying and saying they never talked to you.