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lied on application by cindi (mi) on June 26, 2012 @17:42

I rented to a couple that seemed good but after one month they said they are withholding rent for mold. The basement had leaked and it took me 2 times to fix it. They filed the withholding while I was working on it. It is fixed (so far) and I had a mold test that turned out neg. I emailed them the report and demanding my money and have heard nothing. I think this is a scam and now they have a sc suit against them I am sure from there previous ll. Can I evict them for lying on the app or withholding rent or what. I think this is MO for them and the guy turns out has some anger issues. I just want them out this is only month 2. HELP

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Re: lied on application by Jake on June 26, 2012 @18:23	[ Reply ]

First, go get a sample of the mold and get a test kit from Lowes or where ever. Then immediately post a pay or quit notice followed immediately by an eviction notice.

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Re: lied on application by Micah on June 26, 2012 @19:40	[ Reply ]

Why didn't this show up when you did your application checks? Didn't you follow up on previous LLs, credit checks, criminal and court checks?

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Re: lied on application by Fred (MN) on June 27, 2012 @13:08	[ Reply ]

To me this is a no brainer: start eviction proceedings. They aren't paying rent, and that's all the reason you need.