Junk food went next.

Also, make sure plant foliage is cut away from any siding and don't allow tenants to stack wood or junk against the house. :-)

Tomorrow I will be sending the notice certified mail, however I am not sure how to proceed with this eviction. 

I just remember them wanting maintenance records for my appliances and other time-consuming junk that I didn't have because I just purchased the house... they used that as a reason not to replace something.   

From Treas Reg §1.121-1(b)(2):...In addition to the taxpayer's use of the property, relevant factors in determining a taxpayer's principal residence, include, but are not limited to—(i) The taxpayer's place of employment;(ii) The principal place of abode of the taxpayer's family members; [Empasis Added](iii) The address listed on the taxpayer's federal and state tax returns, driver's license, automobile registration, and voter registration card;(iv) The taxpayer's mailing address for bills and correspondence;(v) The location of the taxpayer's banks; and(vi) The location of religious organizations and recreational clubs with which the taxpayer is affiliated.Always good to work with your CPA on strategies such as this. 

It brings about complexities that you normally would not think of.I owned an auto repair shop, software sales and consulting business, wife ran an mail order business while we owned rentals.

When defining your primary residence, the IRS would look at facts and circumstances such as: - where you spend the most time- where you get your mail - where you’re registered to vote - the address on your tax returns - the address on your drivers license and vehicle registration Clearly if you rent out both sides of a duplex, it’s not your primary residence.

You must mail written notice of your intent to terminate your tenancy, along with a copy of your orders, to the landlord or manager.Month-to-month rental agreements.

Direct mail: Buy 200 names ($200).  

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