The people i rented my house are psychotics (very serious) and i'm afraid that they'll refuse to leave?

Question

okay the lady in the family has some compulsive something disorder (basically is kind of insane), i'm very serious, one time, the police have to come to the house to get her to a mental hospital, they are extremely unreasonable people and always want to starts a fight with me (i own the house) over very petty things.

After the contract is over, i'm going to tell them to leave but afraid they won't, what should i do??

Answer 1

Check out your local laws for what can help and protect you and your property. Talk to a manager at a local apartment complex and talk to the police. They can give you tons of good ideas. What does your lease say about renewal? Get a better lease for the future that spells out exactly what you expect from your tenants and what they can expect from you. If you are afraid of being harmed, take the police with you when you have to confront them. Any damage to your property, any threats to you, call the police and get a police report so that you have a record of their behavior in case you end up in court. Learn about your lock out laws. In Texas my leases require my tenant to give me written notice if they are going to move or they must sign a new lease 30 days before the lease is up. If I have had problems with anyone, I send them a return receipt letter about 40 days before their lease is up that I will be doing work on that apartment and will not be able to renew their lease. That way you are fair to them. They may just tear up your place but that's rental life. When they move, document the work you do. If your lease is good, you can lock them out and after the lease is up you can give them a letter stating your intentions and then the police will physically remove their belongs. Find out your eviction laws. Before you rent your place out document it with pictures. One of my last tenants moved out and stole the ceiling fans but replaced them with the cheap ones where he was moving. Also take a picture of your trash cans and number, if they go with the property. He stole those too and I had no record.
In life, don't let people abuse you. When owing rental property there are many people that will use you and abuse your property. Don't let them get away with it. When they leave your property, they just move on and destroy more property. They need to get what they deserve. Do not hesitate to take them to court if it is warranted. That way there is a record of them.
And through it all remember, it's the equity in your property that makes it all worth while.
And do a credit check on new tenants. Most of the problem people have problems paying their bills. Past phone numbers are a great indicator. These numbers can be checked on line. If their numbers change often or are in different names, they have constant problems. Perhaps that apartment manager will allow you to check new tenants through their apartment association set up. It will give you a background into their debts, where else they have applied to rent, where they have lived, past criminal background, all kinds of things that will allow you to make an informed decision. Check all references and be sure your not calling their best friends who will lie for them. All telephone numbers can be put into google and they will tell you the address associated with them unless it has been blocked. The more checking you do beforehand, the better your chances of not getting a deadbeat or worse. LOL.

Answer 2

You need to find out the law in your state and then follow it.

FYI, the police don't come and toss people out of their homes into the street.

OCD and psychosis are two very different things, and having to go to a "mental hospital" for a non-violent disorder really isn't a cause for eviction. Neither is being "unreasonable" or trying to start "petty fights".

You would be much better off just screening your tenants a bit more carefully.

Answer 3

In the state of California, if a tenant has been residing in a property for less than a year, the landlord is required to give a 30 day notice for the tenant to leave. If the tenant has been in the property for more than a year, the landlord is required to give a 60 day notice for the tenant to leave. When is the contract up? My suggestion is that 60 days from the contract expiration, give them a 60 day notice in writing and in person explaining to them that you are unable to renew their lease. That is the part where you will have to suck it up and tell them to their faces. If you don't feel comfortable telling them on your own I would suggest bringing a lawyer with you, or a property manager. Hiring a property manager will take you somewhat out of the equation and give more force to whatever action you need to take for your property. They are often times cheaper than a lawyer and can resolve issues without the police getting involved. They are also very informed about rights of landlords and tenants. So whatever state you're in, that's what I would suggest you do. Good Luck!

Answer 4

There's a house in my neighborhood that was rented out to some people that shouting and fighting all the time at night waking up the whole neighborhood. Police keep coming back too. She wanted them out but they won't leave. You know what she did? She put the property for sale and told them its sold out, then she gave them ultimatum. Thank goodness they left, now it's rented to another bunch. Hopefully they are better than the previous one.

Answer 5

I feel for you; I am in a similar position.

Let me remind you that you cannot discriminate against mental illness; so make sure you NEVER list this as a reason for not renewing the least. As another said - you don't owe them a reason at all! The lease is up - you are not going to be renewing it - best of luck finding a nice new place; you expect the keys back on X day. Do it all in WRITING; but nicely.

I wish you luck.

Answer 6

police are only empowered to uphold laws. occupancy in your property does not constitute that these tenants are doing anything there that is against the law. the police will only tell you that you have a civic matter on your hands and to call a lawyer.

too bad they do not just leave now, of their own accord. but really, you have no idea what they will do when the contract/lease is up, do you?

if they retain possession without signing another lease, you must notify them in writing, sent by registered (best) or certified mail (no one MUST accept certified mail) that they must leave by 30 days after receipt of the letter. that usually is 5 days. i think the law says 30 days from the date of the letter, but give them leeway so they don't destroy everything in leaving.

if they do not leave and they have no lease, you can rightfully evict them, especially if they do not pay you rent. however, if they do pay you rent and you cash the checks, you have accepted whatever it is that they give you. it is hard to get a judge to evict them that way.

you will most likely have to evict them in a court of law.

Answer 7

Take the high road and ask them to leave first very nicely. If necessary, write a certified letter explaining why you want them gone. This way you have proof of what's been happening should there be any...ahem...complications. It's always good to have backup. It may be hard, but be nice. Don't give them any reason to give you lip. When you're sweet as pie (with written proof saying when and why you want them out) and they're crazy weirdos, it's much easier to call the cops and have their butts kicked to the curb.

Good luck ;)

Answer 8

Be sure to have a copy of the contract with you, and advise them in writing (even if you're not required to under the contract) that you are not renewing their lease. Tell them, in writing, the date on which they need to vacate the premises. Be very specific. If you speak to them, advise them that you have re-let the property to someone else. Do not offer explanations (you don't owe them any) and do not offer any further information. If you have any problems, I agree with a prior answer to contact you local social services to see if they can be of any assistance. Hopefully, though, you won't have any problems. Be clear and concise, but firm. Good luck!

Answer 9

Just write them a letter in reasonable advance (60 days or more)that the house is not be available for their continued rent. That should give them time to move (and cool down, if they get mad). Also, you are not saying that you are not re-renting. You are just saying that it's not available for THEIR continued rent. Send the letter with delivery signature required.

Make sure to go through the house thoroughly before releasing their deposit.

Answer 10

Had been in same situation, the important thing is you will have to bear it and be calm with them untill their a s s are out of your house. Since she is insane, i'm afraid there is no use using reason to argue with her, maybe try to find help through a local service, i'm not really sure, but i wish you the best of lucks :)