Inherited Tenants and the lack of leases

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I recently closed on a house with some inherited tenants.

Both have pets with no pet addendums or security deposits or increases in rents for these pets. 

One of these tenants is breaking the counties rules on # of pets allowed.

-I am up for keeping them especially in this time we are in but wanted to get some peoples input on this.

Can I retroactively charge security deposits moving forward for the pets that currently live with these tenants... i.e. they are re-signing a new lease with me I'm going to tack this on. ( I think I answered my own question here)

-I was also going to inform them of the state statute and if they don't comply give them a notice to vacate the premises or contact the county for an inspection of the premises.

Second, 

Both the tenants have stuff strung out through the side yards as part of an agreement with the old landlord. 

Apparent they have agreements to utilize things not in their lease.(the shed, closets, etc)

They currently use these things but If they want to continue to do that moving forward i think i am going to charge them or have them move their stuff 

Has anyone ever dealt with this?

[David Clay]

1. Be careful with causing any tension right now. No evictions and if you pour vinegar you may get some back in the way of not receiving rent. 

2. Advise the tenant who has the unlawful number of pets that you would like this issue resolved at a time of your choosing, but again, your only real recourse is to call the city or county and have them intervene which is less likely right now. You may have to bite the bullet on this until the pandemic is adequately resolved. 

3. I can't tell you what to do, but if I had troublesome tenants I'd be interested in moving on. I learned recently that not all inherited tenants are bad, but some aren't worth the trouble it takes to collect the rent. I don't want trouble, so, as soon as I figure it out I let go. I think you're in a good spot as you are currently in a month-to-month lease agreement. Thus, it'll be easier to transition once the crisis is over. Here in North Florida I continue to have good luck finding tenants despite the crisis. I'm selling a property and it is getting some looks. I don't believe you'll have a hard time finding new tenants, the main problem will be getting the old ones out. 

Good luck.