Re: Need to end Month to Month - Landlord Forum thread 359296

Re: Need to end Month to Month by Garry on May 7, 2019 @17:10

I totally agree with LPADave, that everything needs to be in WRITING. But looking at your post, I don't think you have that. First, and foremost, DO NOT sign a new lease with any new tenant, until you have the old one out, and the place is READY to re-rent.

What if the T who told you they were moving, doesn't move? What if they leave lots of damages and cleanup costs for you before you can move in a new tenant? And, yes, you may have to go to court to get the T out, which take time. And at the same time, if you signed a lease with a new T, you may be in violation of your own lease, because you cannot give them possession when you were supposed to. Never put yourself in that kind of bind.

You need to start over again, and get it in WRITING as to when the T will be out. Words usually don't hold up in court to well, but documents do. And since they have not paid May's rent yet, DO NOT accept their sec.deposit as any rent. Tomorrow, you need to send them a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit(move). Send it both regular and certified mail, and tape a copy of it to their front door(if you can't hand them the letter directly). Then wait 1 week before starting any further eviction procedures for non-payment of rent. Deposits should only be used for rent owed, cleaning, and repairing damages, AFTER a T has move out.

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Re: Need to end Month to Month by Michelle on May 14, 2019 @16:45	[ Reply ]

I agree with this advice. Whats more I have decided it may be best to not advertise until I have gotten the keys, done my first walk through and estimated how long until I can show. For my situation it may be true that when I show the property it is ready that day to be rented, at least the inside of the home. It sounds like you do not have a lease signed yet which is good for you.

Re: Need to end Month to Month by mauee20 on May 27, 2019 @13:49	[ Reply ]

No lease has been signed until new tenant arrives. I gave tenant a pay or quit notice due to refusal to pay may rent. They packed up and are gone. All in writing......have taken possession of house and getting ready for new tenant.

Re: Need to end Month to Month by Robert on May 21, 2019 @00:54	[ Reply ]

Agreed. Thanks for the post.