In the eviction it specifically says that if they remain there, they will be charged with trespass and their property will be considered as abandoned. Will I be able to change locks, if they remain there after the specified date? I gave them a 60 day eviction, and it will be up on Oct. 31.
2006-10-10 05:12:48 · 11 answers · asked by jacqueline 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
This house is in WV, and they are behind on the rent and have done property damage to my property as well as the neighbors yard. In that county the court has told me that if rent is unpaid and/or property damage has occured that would be good enough for eviction.
2006-10-10 05:26:12 · update #1
You will have to have the sheriff kick them out first. What state are you in?
I'm not so familiar with WV, here's a couple of links. Try calling the local sheriff's dept and ask their advice. Make sure you follow the rules, or else you can get into big trouble - even though the renters are destroying the property and owe you rent!
2006-10-10 05:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call the sheriff's department. Or the local cops. Do that now. Under an order of eviction you probably have the right to enter your property at will. The tenant does not intend to pay so they may vandalize your home. Every landlord should retain a lawyer before renting anyway. If it looks like they're gonna damage your property, they can be evicted today and charged with a crime. Get them out now!
2006-10-10 05:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uh .... you gave them a notice, not an "eviction".
You have to wait until the period of time specified in the notice has elapsed before starting eviction proceedings. You can't evict a tenant without first going to court. And you certainly can't have them charged with anything until after they have been evicted by the court.
You personally do not have the power to evict. You can file eviction proceedings in court, and the court may or may not rule in your favor.
2006-10-10 08:11:10 · answer #3 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck I live in Ohio and it took us 1 and 1/2 to evict our tenants we had to go to court and them after the year was up the sheriff came out and removed all of there furniture and we were able to change the locks.
2006-10-10 05:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by 98ta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Officially, I don't think you can take their stuff. As for the locks, yes, you can change those. But, as for their belongings they can either put their own lock on the door also and take you to court, stating you won't let them have their things, or they will take the route most folks do, just call the cops.
I have heard of eviction dodgers squatting for a year or more while the eviction itself wound it's way through the legal system. If you have the means counsult an attorney that can advise you on what route to take. You can always get a court order for them to leave, but hopefully you wont have to do that.
2006-10-10 05:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did an Attorney write the eviction notice? If you gave them a notice, either in writting or verbally, you may want to check with an Attorney to see how valid it may be. If perfectly legal notice has been served, then it would be my guess that the locks may be changed and belongings confiscated, as of the final date of occupancy. But again, check with an Attorney. Best of luck. I used to have rental property and it seemed like there was always issues.
2006-10-10 05:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to wait until that date passes before starting the eviction process. (It can take months).
Landlords should follow the eviction requirements of their state and not resort to any other process such as locking a tenant out or turning off utilities or other services.
2006-10-10 05:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you gone to court and received a court order eviction? if so then the court will set a date when they must be out if not sheriff officers plus you mostly you on a date will be able to move their stuff to the curb
2006-10-10 06:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After the 60 days are up, you can have the tenents arrested if they are still there, and their property thrown onto the sidewalk. You can then change the locks to the house.
2006-10-10 05:17:05 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
under british law you can just change the locks when they are out or get the police to evict them
2006-10-10 05:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by thekonassure 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋