Re: Wow... my tenants were killed!! - Landlord Forum thread 250541

Re: Wow... my tenants were killed!! by A.T.SF (CA) on March 13, 2012 @15:29

Oh My Katiekate! I'm sorry for your tenants...that is so sad. My son is in college and that hits home.
First do nothing...let the remaining tenant grieve and be assisted by his parents. You are right he will not be capable of handling the whole rent himself or would his parents want to pay the entire amount.
Do not ask the grieving parents to pay rent. Use their portion of the security deposit if need be. You know that those parents will come to empty the house of the deceased possessions. If their is a remainder of SD write out the check to the parents. You may ask the remaining tenant after the funerals have taken place if he wants to replace his roommates or allow the lease to expire. The lease is basically now breached with the two decedents. Good luck to you and we will keep those families in our thoughts.

[ Reply ] [ Return to forum ]