All Forum Posts by: Ben S.

 We all are learning, don’t get offended by negative statements. I agree with the previous person who said to raise the rent. I would raise the rent significantly (not just 3 percent, May be 20 percent. But make sure the rent is still within the acceptable fair market value range)…

But I would prefer a different approach if it was me. I would tell the tenant that I don’t want to renew the lease and give them 500$ for keys/relocation fee

Sometimes the most difficult messages to hear are also the most helpful. @James Hamling 's reply is difficult to hear. But, is there anything in it that's helpful? In my opinion read what he said, find something of value and disregard the rest. I think there is a lot to disregard, but at least a kernel of truth to learn from. Analyze your repair and maintenance practices. Do you need to find a better HVAC contractor?

I wish you well.

 Stop, just stop with these lies. 

You know full well that your trying to evict AS A PENALTY for there complaint, THAT and that alone is illegal. 

If it was for ANY OTHER REASON it is legal and a-ok. But your intent is as a penalty for a maintenance complaint, and you just don't like the label "slumlord". 

Just stop, seriously stop, I see straight through this and I am betting all others of experience do as well. Your not a victim. I just don't understand the point of this false narrative other then a pity-party. 

Month to month lease?

I’d considering raising the rent each month until they sign a 12 month contract or eventually leave 

See what it says in your lease agreement and discuss with your attorney but it may fix your problem for you. Or create an event worth eviction.

rents due on the 5th. I’d tell them rent next month is 3-5% more on the 7th. 

I think you read the law wrong. I would talk to an attorney because the tenant appears to be playing you.

@Ben Spader that’s brutal. I have seen an even uglier side… a bum breaks into your property and somehow gets a piece of mail with their name on it send to the property. Now the are a tenant and have tenants rights.

If you just found out about the boyfriend, that's a valid reason to enforce your eviction. He has to qualify to live there the same as she did. If not, evict them all. If you've known about the boyfriend for a few monnths, you may not have a leg to stand on. Call an eviction attorney for the best way to proceed.