2 Tenants in a Quadplex Joining Alliances: How would you handle??

[Cassidy Burns]

HI BP,

I've run into a little problem with 2 adopted tenants from an existing owner.  The first 8 months they were great, paid on time, no issues, etc.  As of the last 3 months they have been a nightmare.  One has definitely taken the power position and has gotten the other on their side.  Late of rent, pushing back on late fees (is it worth evicting over $50-60 in late fees), putting in a ton of maintenance requests that need to be done IMMEDIATELY (according to them), but then never respond with photos/ times of when the contractor can come in and/or don't want the contractor in while they aren't home.  One even called the old owner to ask questions about the building.  Very frustrating.

Self management has been great thus far, and quite frankly is necessary due to the lack of good property managers in the area. BUT THIS is really starting to frustrate me.  How would you handle this?

I would love to evict both of them as the building is very sought after and one of the nicer buildings in town so would lease up quickly.  

Any advice on how to get these guys back on track and/or if I should try to get them out and start fresh would be greatly appreciated.  

[Patrick M.]

apology accepted