Strategies to make sure tenant is out by end of month....

[Julie Hill]

Hi everyone,

We just started renovating the unoccupied side of a newly purchased duplex.  We are supposed to start on the occupied side next month as the tenants are supposed to be out by then.   The tenants are 2 sisters in their 60's... total hoarders with a bunch of cats.  In short, the place is a mess.  They are the SWEETEST ladies and have been nothing short of cooperative.  However when I visited yesterday, I asked if they had found a place yet and their answer was... "not yet... God will take care of us".   I'm sure they haven't even looked.  And I absolutely know they can't physically move (they can barely get up to answer the door) so I even offered to come over today and help them sort through stuff and pack and they declined.  I am going back today and will have another discussion with them and make sure they understand that if they are not out on 1/31 they are getting an eviction notice.  But I honestly don't think they care... they seem like somewhat smart ladies and know this would just buy them more time (at my expense).  I am also going to tell them that if they show me a signed lease that starts by 2/1, I will pay for their entire move.  (It will be cheaper than evicting them).   Any other suggestions?