But if not, or if my tenant keeps bringing him over, I'll need to get them both out asap.A few extra details:- This is an inherited tenant on a month to month lease- The abuser was living with the victim but was not on the lease- Abuse happened on the property, victim was hospitalized, and abuser was arrested- Tenant is section 8Any advice would be greatly appreciated.From the outside looking in, it seems that you'd put your family in more danger if you start interacting with this person you view as dangerous and telling them you don't want them around.

Does anyone have any tips for minimizing potential for danger to myself (property owner living off site a few towns over)?

It's dangerous work and fraught with potential damage to existing property while the tree is taken down.

I would not invest in any location where the population is stagnant or declining.Crime - People and companies will not move to locations perceived as dangerous.

Fear isn't a bad thing, while lack of fear can be more dangerous.

In fact, unless hes also a licensed contractor, he is neither licensed nor insured to do that.agreed Russ that's a dangerous two way street for the agent and the investor.. 

Hi Bradley,It might be smart to call the property owner and see what the actual policy is for this.If it's no pets, then Grandfathering in the Pet Owners (allowing them to keep leasing with pets) might be a good business move.And as a Property Manager, I'm sure you know, some of the units will have "Secret Pets" that are not on the lease.Secret cats, I just don't see them--they are invisible.Secret Puppies and Dangerous Breeds gotta go. 

Do you have a weight limit on dogs to keep the potential "dangerous" breeds away, or do you find that most folks don't travel with their 100 lb Rotty?

The danger of doing this though is that you don't know how the tenant was screened which presents extra risk.

I would not invest in any location where the population is stagnant or declining.Crime - People and companies will not move to locations perceived as dangerous.