EVICTION; A landlord's worst nightmare. A tenant, who cannot pay the accrued rental costs of his current tenancy, is unlikely to be able to secure lodging elsewhere. Eviction is usually predicated upon either rental arrears or excessive damage to the unit. In either event, the Security Deposit will not be returned and therefore, there is an inability to fund a security deposit and advance rental fees for another apartment. What then can be done to successfully expedite the eviction process and reassume your rights as a landlord.
The first item of business is to attempt to "nip the issue in the bud" and avert the no choice scenario. Often a little reassurance that you want the individual to stay (assuming an otherwise good tenant) but that you must have the rental will carry you through a rough patch and maintain income flow. We all want to feel that our problems are being understood and that is the same for your tenant. While trying to work out arrangements however, prepare for the worst and prepare for a loss, no matter the final outcome. Whether the evictions are won or lost they are always costly.
Perhaps they will damage the unit as a final malicious act or take items that are integral parts of the unit. I remember a friend who successfully evicted a tenant only to discover that part of the exterior wall had been smashed out with the hole used a loading dock. It might sound ridiculous to suggest but if it is possible to get them out on good terms, do so. It is cheaper in the long run. This brings us to the issue of, "Do I hire an eviction attorney?" The answer is generally no. You will lose substantial revenue anyway so why compound it with legal fees. Any magistrate's office can effectively explain the filing and cost recovery process. Once you have been through your first eviction, you'll find that you have become an instant expert
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EVICTION; A landlord's worst nightmare. A tenant, who cannot pay the accrued rental costs of his current tenancy, is unlikely to be able to secure lodging elsewhere. Eviction is usually predicated upon either rental arrears or excessive damage to the unit. In either event, the Security Deposit will not be returned and therefore, there is an inability to fund a security deposit and advance rental fees for another apartment. What then can be done to successfully expedite the eviction process and reassume your rights as a landlord.
The first item of business is to attempt to "nip the issue in the bud" and avert the no choice scenario. Often a little reassurance that you want the individual to stay (assuming an otherwise good tenant) but that you must have the rental will carry you through a rough patch and maintain income flow. We all want to feel that our problems are being understood and that is the same for your tenant. While trying to work out arrangements however, prepare for the worst and prepare for a loss, no matter the final outcome. Whether the evictions are won or lost they are always costly.
Perhaps they will damage the unit as a final malicious act or take items that are integral parts of the unit. I remember a friend who successfully evicted a tenant only to discover that part of the exterior wall had been smashed out with the hole used a loading dock. It might sound ridiculous to suggest but if it is possible to get them out on good terms, do so. It is cheaper in the long run. This brings us to the issue of, "Do I hire an eviction attorney?" The answer is generally no. You will lose substantial revenue anyway so why compound it with legal fees. Any magistrate's office can effectively explain the filing and cost recovery process. Once you have been through your first eviction, you'll find that you have become an instant expert