It's funny I came across this topic. Sorry, not funny at all actually. I'm kind of in same situation as you are. The tenants in Brooklyn Park don't cut the grass on time. They have a lawn mower but they don't cut it in a timely manner. So, they're leaving next month but that's the only problem I had with them in the past. Other than that, they were great tenants. In my next lease, I'm going to mention that if the lawn doesn't look neat (5 inches or more of grass), I will inform them to cut it within 2 days or I will have the grass cut and add the bill on their next monthly rent. Now, it's a different story whether they pay me or not, I'm damn sure it will be a conflict for sure.
Another fact is, which I learned from another experienced investor that you can have a 100 page lease and write down all kinds of fancy points BUT there's only a handful topics that actually will be legible if the case goes to the court. Yes, the fancy long lease will help up to a certain degree to enforce your rules on the tenant but it depends person to person. Do let us know how to resolved this please.
Wish you the best @Morgan Biggerstaff
