Tenate not paying.....help!

[Sam Eknoian]

I’m purchasing a 4 plex in Fresno county, offer was accepted today. With that being said,I received a profit and loss on the property and noticed one estoppel showing one tenate hasn’t paid since April. Can I legally evict this tenate? I know recently governor Newsom put a stop on evictions. Is that still the case? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

[Jason Pritchard]

@Sam Eknoian I own 52 total units in Fresno and the surrounding areas and have a couple of problem tenants right now.  I've been told by my attorney that we can't even file the unlawful detainer yet and I think it's likely that the Newsome is going to extend the moratorium again.  I have been buying off-market properties throughout the shelter in place/eviction moratorium some of which have come with problematic tenants.  Cash for keys works 90-95% of the time as long as you present it the right way.  I normally pay around $1000 but more recently its been between $1500-$2000 as tenants realize they have more leverage.  Upon the close of escrow, I would serve the non-paying tenant cash for keys along with a letter explaining the ownership change and that you would like to discuss mutually beneficial options up to and including cash for keys arrangement and take it from there.  You need to either get them on the phone or catch them at the property in person.