Violent tenant eviction

[Patrick Strain]

A few months ago, I bought a 4-unit apartment building in a nice neighborhood just down the street from my house. Three of the four tenants are older ladies, while the fourth tenant is a 30-something man. Last night, while on drugs (he admitted to me), he kicked in his own door, and proceeded to make a racket until one of the other tenants called the troopers. The previous owner of the property had rented the apartment to him just a few weeks prior to closing. There is no lease no deposit. I found out today, that this man is a felon who is on probation for violent assault (not disclosed by the former landlord). No charges were pressed last night, but I'm speaking with the responding officer later today. Should I proceed with an eviction, or should I speak with his probation officer? Typically, I don't have an issue dealing with problem tenants, but this dude went to prison for assaulting someone with a 2x4. I'm sure a discussion with the trooper will bring some clarity, but as of right now, I'm not sure what to do. 

[Patrick Strain]

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How'd it turn out? I'm dealing with a somewhat similar situation...

 Honestly, better than I expected. At first, it seemed incredibly daunting. The cops were worthless. Because of the pandemic, eviction wasn't even an option, and the parole officer wouldn't touch it. So, I resorted to the tried and true method of cash for keys. I told him that if he was out by the end of the week, I'd put $1000 cash in his hand. Took far less time, and cost a fraction of what an eviction would have.