All Forum Posts by: Clinton Davis

@Clinton Davis some many here have brought some really solid advice Clinton. Heck.. even @Bill B. brought up an 'investment strategy', j/k... but it's solid advice. The issue with good people and landlords that do it 'part time' (as is the majority) is that we want to apply our 'good' ethics to a situation or person that doesn't follow these same ethics. 

Would you have cat feces everywhere? Would you talk about the cost of a $20 ID as the reason for not working? Would you continue to inhabit a place with the utilities off and knowing that you're not welcome?.... Most of us would not.... but this individual is fine with it all.... it is a completely different set of ethics (or absecence thereof) in which they operate by, it would be a fallacy think that your verbal agreement when you met with him will be honored, have any of these above questions been honored so far?... those are your ethics, it may not necessarily be his... but since you did meet with him and you agreed to something it does now make it more complicated but shouldn't change your outcome. 

I agree with most here like @Melanie P. and @Nathan Gesner ... you are kicking the can down the road. This may turn out well and nothing is 100% but in my experience... I have never seen an issue like this turn around before it takes a worse turn... it is extremely rare. Typically, eventually the tenant will move out but not as agreed and not per the timeline agreed, in fact most times, they will actually go from a receptive/agreeable stance in person (such as you experienced in your meet up) to a challenging and accusatory stance later on as you get closer to move out and the worst keep going to downright damage and nightmare issues. The worst you can do is string this along, its better for you and its better for him (he just doesnt know it yet) in the long run. Be concise and decisive in your communication and do not deviate from the repurcussions -- and again Clinton, like so many have mentioned, enter a dialogue with an attorney now - better to have and be ready and not need. 

 No, you prepare the 30 day notice to quit month to month tenancy, tape it to the door of the property and take a picture of it on the door. Address it to Alive Tenant, The Estate of Dead Tenant AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS. Do not accept rent after posting the notice. 30-Day-Notice is hereby given that Landlord elects to terminate any month-to-month tenancy effective _________. The effective date will be March 31, 2024 if they paid February rent. If they did not pay February rent the effective date is March 26, 2024 (assuming you get this done tomorrow).

Several here have recommended an attorney. Mississippi's eviction process is not over-complicated but you do have to write out your own affidavits and pleadings so I strongly encourage you to line up someone to prepare these filings for you ASAP. Whether you have them appear in court is up to you. Cannot post links here but if you Google Bill Kellum at Kellum Law Firm he can either help you or refer you to the best provider in your area.

Don't wait on any of this. This guy has to go before his friends from the Internet start joining him there..

1. He is a LEGAL resident. He was living there with his mom and you allowed it. You also accepted rent money with the knowledge that he was still living there. Even without a written agreement, you have accepted his tenancy and have to follow the law.

2. Having the property condemned is a good start, but doesn't always work. 

3. I would have not give him money for an ID or two weeks to find a job. As you admitted, he won't be a good renter even if he does find a job. You are kicking the can down the road and increasing your losses.

Start the eviction, period.