Now, this requires a different tactic - Landlord Forum thread 168388

Now, this requires a different tactic by Debbie on January 6, 2009 @10:44

Monica,

I didn't realize this is the tenant you referred to in another posts.

If I were in your shoes, I would NOT post and then go in. Because this tenant has not paid rent, there is a higher possibility of confrontation. Neither you nor your tenant can afford that.

I'm aware of the city you live in but I'm not clear on the state hence I can not advise you in that department.

In the meantime, I'm assuming you already posted the 3 days notice for non-payment as you indicated. If you are concern that your tenant "didn't see" that notice on the door, if your state law allows you to post on the door, then it is the tenant's problem for not seeing that notice.

I am assuming that this tenant will not pay and you will soon file for eviction.

In the meantime, I strongly suggest that you do not enter the property until the rent payment or eviction has been resolved. It is a safety issue as well as avoiding any potential violatile situation.

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Re: Now, this requires a different tactic by Monica on January 6, 2009 @11:05	[ Reply ]

Because he didn't pay his rent and I havn't seen all the cars that are usually in the driveway lately when I drive by and knowing they were looking to move, (remember she called on my house I had for rent last month) My main reason for wanting to enter is to see if they moved out, and while I am at it, I may as well do a general overall inspection for damages. I drove by last night and seen lights on and a car in the driveway, so it appears they are still there. The house is just up the road from where I live, that's how I can tell when something is out of the ordinary. He doesn't take my 3 day notices seriously because of my husband. I don't want to wait to see what kind of damages there are until after he moves out. Any real damages could be all I need to make my husband comply with an eviction. All these reasons are why I was thinking that maybe having a police escort would be a good idea, maybe?

Re: Now, this requires a different tactic by Micah on January 6, 2009 @11:17	[ Reply ]

Police aren't going to go for that. It's a waste of their time. Have they made threats against you? I'd just bring a friend with you as a witness. I like to give a specific time when I am going to do an inspection. 70% of the time they aren't home either because of work or because they don't want to see me.

Re: Now, this requires a different tactic by Monica on January 6, 2009 @11:21	[ Reply ]

No, he has never threatend me. If he had, that would be all I need to go ahead and evict for non-payment. I am hoping that no one is home when I go in to check. I'd rather not have to talk to them.

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