In-Law suite nightmare

[Suhan Junaid]

Hi everyone,

I have a house that has an in-law unit with a separate side entrance. The house and in-law unit are rented to two different tenants (I inherited when I bought the property). The in-law unit has become troublesome but when we filed for an eviction notice, it was served on the front door (instead of the in-law unit). I'm guessing that's because the in-law unit doesn't technically count as a separate unit. 

What's the best way for us to get the tenant in the in-law unit out? (We stepped up to an eviction because cash for keys didn't work).

Thanks everyone in advance for your help.

Cheers,

Suhan

[Richard Sherman]

Check in your state if you notice can be served by posting and mailing.  Basically, you mail to them ( usual advice is NOT to send signature required, as then they can just NOT sign it and say they never got it and PROVE that they did not get it.)  If that is possible, take a video of yourself or someone else taping the notice to their door AND a picture and video of you mailing it.  That will vary by state.  ALSO very effective, see if the Sherrif has a civil process unit.  In some areas/states you can pay $50-100 to have a Sherrif serve notices...you want to see someone sit up and realize you are serious, that will do it.  GOOD LUCK!