Re: How to tell tenants you are not renewing? - Landlord Forum thread 317733

Re: How to tell tenants you are not renewing? by Anonymous on April 21, 2014 @01:53

You do not have to give them a reason why they are being asked to leave.
Or just tell them you have planned renovations for the property that will render the property uninhabitable for six weeks.

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Re: How to tell tenants you are not renewing? by Anonymous on April 21, 2014 @02:04	[ Reply ]

Unfortunately that will not work as I will be doing showings while they are still there. Also they will likely see my craigslist ad looking for new tenants!

Re: How to tell tenants you are not renewing? by Bill on April 21, 2014 @09:49	[ Reply ]

I have news for you. If you are kicking the tenants out without any explanation they will not be allowing you to show while they are still there. If you have a clause in the lease allowing this it would be a very bad mistake to exercise it without the tenant's consent. And, it would be an even worse mistake to show when the tenants are not home.

Re: How to tell tenants you are not renewing? by Jonas Dontae (UT) on April 21, 2014 @06:41	[ Reply ]

Its your home. So give them 1 month or according to your choice to search for the new house where they can shift and leave your house.

Re: How to tell tenants you are not renewing? by Bill on April 21, 2014 @13:57	[ Reply ]

There is not going to be a really smooth way to tell your tenants that they are no longer welcome. You are going to have to do it like removing an old bandage. Just rip if off in one sudden movement. There is no excuse you can give them that they will understand because in their mind they are model tenants. However, some landlords find it helpful to say that an elderly and frail relative needs to move closer. That will provide a reason that they can not combat. Get the tenants all the way out, clean, make repairs and start your showing. Hopefully, you will not lose more than one month's rent. If the tenants call you after seeing the advertising, you can always say the relative died. If pressed, you can offer an application..."just to see if anything has changed."