I would guess that raising the rent to accommodate that is within their expectations.Just my 2 cents and I hope it works out the best for you.

I am not soliciting you.. however I do this for close clients of mine where I can accommodate for 3 to 6 months.. as I can repay out of my cash I don't need to sell anything.. but most that are in the business are not as cashed up.. and the reason they are borrowing is they need the cash..

I would do my best to respect the current Tenant's space and privacy though simultaneously needing to accommodate new potential tenants wanting to see the room, sometimes on the same day notice. 

That way, you're getting the rent you'd prefer for the 2-year, and if they only take the 1-year, you're getting more to accommodate a faster turnover. 

If they want to be home, then they need to be more accommodating.

Also, please keep in mind that the current cost to build new construction residential is around 230-260/sqft. example: $230/sqft×2500sft 2 family structure or 4 studios offering 625sqft/unit =$575,000factor in  an additional cost to provide adequate parking and accessibility to accommodate 4 tenants due to topography and building design and Voila! 

HVAC contractor will:- supply and install 80k BTU 92% gas furnace on first floor- supply and install 3 ton coil- supply and install 3 ton condenser- supply and install 5 zone fujitsu mini split system on the 2nd floor with copper lines and slim duct (2-7k indoor, 2-9k indoor, 1-12k indoor units)- supply and install new duct grilles and registers- supply and install new refrigeration piping, exhaust piping, thermostat- supply and install new natural gas piping to accommodate gas load Estimate is $17,700 and I have no idea if this is fair or in the ball park.Any help or direction is much appreciated.

She seems to be trying to get away with as much as she can, and with all this just two weeks in I have a hunch this will get messier.I had intended to accommodate her wish to pay on the 16th, but now with the utility thing I think she is trying to game me.

If you want to give him another chance, send him the letter and also add in that if you don't hear back from him with a day or two, you will be sending him your notice of not extending his lease.And I am sure someone will tell us why this isn't a great idea, but you might even consider trying to find another accommodation for him.

The tenant can then use the savings from not having to pay rent to get other accommodations until they can return.