2007-06-23 02:39:36 · 7 answers · asked by pappag 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I would write the tenant a letter and state your position, that rent needs to be paid and give them a 3 day notice to pay.
If this does not occur than start the eviction process.
For the tenant the problem will not go away and for you the loss of revenue and aggravation will continue.
In most states you have no rights to enter the dwelling, you do have rights to start an eviction.
2007-06-23 03:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jimmy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! You must first notify the tenant of your intention to enter and the reason that you are entering. You should provide this in writing, either through the mail or posting it on the door as they are not taking your calls.
Even when you enter, you can't do anything other than inspect the unit or make necessary repairs. Do NOT remove any of the tenant's possessions, change locks, etc. Self-help or constructive eviction actions like that are illegal and could land YOU in jail!
Only the courts have the authority to evict a tenant. You should contact the court clerk's office at your local courthouse to find out what the local procedures are. In most jurisdictions it's not too complex and the clerk's office will help you with the paperwork. Or you could get an attorney to handle it for you and hopefully recover the costs from the tenant.
2007-06-23 10:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The best bet would be to give them a written notice that you plan an inspection of the unit. Some states require a 48 hr. notification to do so. You can hand deliver it, or mail it to them. Even if they refuse to open the mail you can still go in because you did give notice (keep a copy for proof. Dated too ). Most dirt bags will not answer the phone because they know deep down inside that they are in fact dirt bags and are in the wrong. I'm dealing with the same type of scum in one of my Vermont apartments right now. I think they figure that if they pretend not to notice that you may not notice either. The only way to cure that type of mental illness is to evict the dirt-bag that has it! Sick and tired of Landlords being discriminated against by laws that favor dirt-bag mentalities.
2007-06-23 10:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by skiingstowe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if a tenant refuses to pay rent file for eviction immediately, for it is only a court order and the sheriff officer that legally can remove a tenant from the unit
just entering a unit without proper notice or with proper notice to harass the tenant for monies will not get you any favors in front of the judge so get moving with eviction
2007-06-23 11:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may enter the unit with appropriate notice, according to your state laws. You don't state why you want to enter, but if it is to speak with the tenant, you cannot force them to be there when you enter.
Since the tenant refuses to communicate with you, I advise beginning eviction proceedings. You do not have to speak with a tenant to evict them. Notices are delivered in written form.
2007-06-23 10:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not without giving written notice of your intention to do so.
But you DO have the right to begin eviction proceedings after the second month's rent is late...
2007-06-23 09:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A landlord should know what the laws are in the area they have rental property. If not, I suggest you hire an attorney.
2007-06-23 10:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋