Re: Tenant denies access for viewings - Landlord Forum thread 317447

Re: Tenant denies access for viewings by Katiekate (New York) on April 14, 2014 @07:51

You can force this issue. BUT, since you already have a hostile tenant..you can reasonable expect much more belligerence. You can force it, but this tenant will likely make a mission of making sure any prospect runs away. Probably not going to help you get the place rented anyway.

But, you can force the issue: Just post a notice of entry...say for tomorrow after noon. Then go there. Take someone with you. Attempt to enter. When denied...post a lease violation along with a "quit or cure". State in the 'q or p' that would will be back to enter in 3 days....failure to cease this behavior will result in you filing for eviction proceedings. (I usually include a letter on "eviction ramifications"). This will likely fix the problem of getting in....BUT..expect this hostile tenant to actively work at making you and the place look as bad as they can with any prospect you bring around. He will tell your prospects that the place is falling apart and you are a slumlord.

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Re: Tenant denies access for viewings by jannie (IL) on April 14, 2014 @08:33	[ Reply ]

I wouldn't deal with the person anymore than I had to. Hopefully he'll move out when scheduled. You gave proper notice I'd follow up with the letter - what tenants need to know before they leave (can't remember the actual name). anyway that follow-up letter will remind that they are actually going to be moving. Good luck - As others have said you could press the issue and you are in your rights, but the T will make things miserable. You're better off to wait.