All Forum Posts by: Pamela M.

He's a VA, retired of course. He worked as a chef at the University. He had uploaded screenshots of his bank accounts.

I agree I am burnt out but I had excellent tenants before this incident. I think tenants who burn landlords should be held accountable. And although it takes time it is worth taking the tenant to court or collections so that they never do it anyone else. 

Yes that's a good plan. But i thought I have to sue him to go to collections or can I directly go to a collection agency. Also should I send him a notice at one of his old residences ? Of course email is another option. Thanks for all this valuable info.

Whats the process to put these people in collections ? I understand that it may jpt be worth my time but I would like to know more about the process. I have read that you have send a letter to the tenant to claim abandonment but where do I send the letter. Thanks!

That would be my 2nd option if I can't sell on time.

Yes I totally agree. Actually I do have  the comparables since every year I have fought with the county to lower my property taxes :)! Some benefits of early-yearly homework. 

Thank you so much guys. I am overwhelmed at this point. Trying to figure out my next move. I am thinking of selling it. It was a good run but I am not willing to be a landlord for this house any more. I have a full time job in  a totally different field and I manage 2 properties. I have managed these properties from renting to leasing/repairs etc. I think I am done. 

Hi all,
This is insane. I have rented my house out for almost 7 years and this is the first time a tenant who rented my house, leaves out of no where. Actually there is more to it though. A month back he asked me to add his brother and his wife to the lease and I asked him that they need to go through criminal and other checks that we went through. My tenant has no evictions or criminal history. The very next day we tried to pick up a squabble about "who do you think my people are" and "why do they need criminal check etc". Anyways I sent him a notice through a lawyer about this issue stating that he is breaking the lease. The next thing I know they run up the water bill and leave town (which is today). He sent me a text saying. "Moved out of the house. Keys in lockbox". 

Has any one faced situation like this? Should I file for eviction although he has moved out or should I sue him. I do have 1 month of his security deposit but I am not sure the condition of the house. What is my my next step legally. I cannot find an answer online. I know i have to talk to an attorney soon but some direction will immensely help me. Thank you!!