Evicting a single tenant in a duplex during new purchase

[Elijah Householder]

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well! I am on the journey of buying my first property so I am not a landlord quite yet but hopefully will be soon:)

So the duplex I am looking at has tenants in both units. One has been in there about a year and the other has been there for about 23 years. The newer tenant has a renovated unit so is paying fair market value while the tenant who has been in there for a while is paying way below. Understandably because the unit is not as nice. I am looking to “househack” so my ideal situation is to somehow live in the unit that the lady has been in for about 23 years and let the other tenant stay. Hopefully renovate and move out after the year.

Anyone know if this would even be possible? I am not sure what the lease agreements are quite yet but hopefully will find that out soon.

Thank you for the help!!

Elijah

[Alex Forest]

When is the lady's term up and why would you need to evict if she is in the middle of her term? You need to abide by the Lease just like she does. If your intent is to move in upon the end of her term then give her notice that you do not plan to renew (no eviction involved). You might suggest what the rate is youd request. Sounds like she likes the place, you shouldn't assume she wouldnt stay.