How to remove a tenant after closing to personally move in

[John Mark Waide]

My fiance and are under contract with a new rental. One of the tenants is month to month and we will need to move in within 60 days after closing. We are new to rental properties and are wondering what the best way is to remove the tenant? He's been there for 5 years and is on a fixed income and he's also a hoarder. Should we write a letter explaining that we need to move in as the new owners, or not go into any detail and just ask him to leave? Thanks!

[Heath Ryans]

@John Mark Waide Post/mail a letter explaining that you are the new landlord and you will not be renewing his lease for whatever month and that he is to be moved out by x date. Make sure you find out what the local laws are in regards to the amount of notice you are to give. In my area, it's 30 days notice that you will not be renewing.