How to run a Tenant Check as the Landlord

[Elyssa Serrilli]

I'm having *several problems* with my current tenant, including suspected illegal activity. I did not run a background check (credit check, evictions record, criminal records check) before she moved in, and now I am regretting it.  This is my first home, a 2-family.  I have owned it for about 3 years.  This is my second tenant.  The first one was relatively easy.

This tenant is very sneaky and lies and I already have multiple just causes to evict.  I just want to know more about who I'm dealing with.

I do realize that the corona virus is going around out there.  Please understand that these problems started before the virus outbreak, and that she can move back in with family here in town.

Thank you.

[John Warren]

@Elyssa Serrilli you probably won't be able to do anything with the corona virus pandemic happening, but once that is over I would terminate the lease at the end of the lease. If the end of the lease is still a long way off, then you might have to have a frank conversation with the tenant and ask if he/she can leave. If that doesn't work, you could also offer cash for keys. Lastly, speak to a local attorney about what your options are. Do not lead off with the word eviction as that won't fly with what is going on currently.