Landlord Protection Newsletter - January 7, 2012

Now more than ever before, courts are accepting printed out emails as proof of official notices, repair requests and other paper trails by tenants to be used against landlords.

The method of email communication between two parties makes either party available for contact 24/7 at the whim of the other party. This leads to an expectation for the sender that the receiver instantly got the message or notification, when in actuality, the message may not be seen for hours, days or even weeks - depending on how often the receiver is online and check that email.

Tenant email often lacks thought and consideration that would normally go into a written letter, phone call or face to face conversation. Because emails are so impersonal, people tend to say what is on their minds or emotions without any restraint or time to think the issue over first. That often leads to misunderstandings and hard feelings.

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Dear Mr. Reno:
I rented to a man for a one yr. lease which will be up 2/29/12. It has been a nightmare. But to be short, he has moved in others, been behind in rent I started eviction and then he came up with all money he owed and i was desperate. electric in my name. he does not want to move out . also, i did not do background check and found out several arrests, fraud, theft , in two states and cocaine possession. He verbally got in a fight saying he is staying. How can i get him out. i did send him letter about lease ending. thanks.
Cindy T.

A: The lease is up on 2/29/12. What's the problem? Don't accept rent for March and start a holdover proceeding.

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