Inherited tenant problem

[Dylan Meeker]

A unit in my duplex has a washer that has quit working. It's not specified in the lease whether the washer is mine or theirs, I would like to know if since it's not mentioned that makes it my responsibility or if I can pass this along to the tenant. A little background I purchased the property at the end of June and the tenants in this unit were late to pay in July and still owe money this month. Every conversation we have seems to lead to an excuse for not being able to pay or a new issue that has popped up. This is my first investment property and as the title explains these are inherited tenants on an inherited lease.

[Thomas S.]

Are they on a term lease or M2M.

If they are M2M they should have been non renewed and out at the end of August. If they are on a term lease they should have been issued a pay or quit on July 2nd and by now be well into the eviction process. There is no point in having "conversations" with tenants. You tell tenants what your expectations are and follow through with actions. Never waste your time listening to excuses. Your response to a excuse should be written notice to comply...with a deadline.  

If you have done neither then first thing Monday morning begin the process to evict or non renew.

The washer is a non issue. Get rid of the inherited tenants and do as you please with the washer for your new tenants.  If you decide to take on the ongoing issues/headaches you will have with these inherited tenants simply decide if you are replacing the washer or not.....they will definatly let you know it is your responsibility to replace it. 

You will regret it if you do not get rid of them.