Tenant stay over past lease

[Mark Forest]

I have a feeling a problem tenant will be staying over after their lease expires. I realize that state law and the terms of the lease will dictate what to do, but I would like some general tips from those of you who have had to deal with this. Do you start showing the property to other tenants even though the prior tenants are living there and have their stuff inside? I do not expect the current tenants to be cooperative.

Is there anythin I can do now to stop them from doing this?

[Ryan M.]

Give a 30 day notice prior to lease end to line up with the last day of the lease. That way you aren't behind schedule and can begin the eviction process on the day the lease ends if needed.

I have done this a lot. It costs nothing for a 30 day notice and the timeline begins to get them out.

If they pay the next month after the lease is up a 30 day notice will still be needed if no notice was given prior. The judge will see it as a tenancy at sufferance.

IMO, don't worry about knicking their credit or whatever, keep your eye on the prize which is getting them out.