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Q&A with John Reno, Eviction AttorneyThe Landlord Protection Agency® is proud to introduce John Reno, Esq., a highly experienced Landlord - Tenant attorney based on Long Island, NY.Mr. Reno has engaged in Landlord / Tenant practice in the District Courts of Nassau and Suffolk for the last 30 years. He prides himself on prompt legal action and direct client service.
"Over ninety percent of our practice in the Landlord Tenant courts consists of evictions of tenants, primarily for non-payment of rent. We also assist landlords in preparation and/or review of leases and consultation on other matters affecting the Landlord - Tenant relationship.
We find that Landlords who contact us have often waited too long to commence an eviction, usually in an understandable effort to resolve problems amicably. Landlords need attorneys who will not compound the problem with unnecessary delays or expenses. For this reason, our main priority is immediate action. In most cases, we commence an eviction within 3 days of being hired and have our client's cases in Court within 7 to 10 days of being hired."
If you are a landlord with a tenant problem you'd like to ask a question about, please feel free to e-mail me your question.
Recent Court VictoryPublished 2023-09-19 Dear Mr. Reno: Now she is calling and saying her insurance company for her renters' insurance needs a report from our mitigation company or a document from us that states what caused the flooding. We are concerned, do we need to give her any documentation? We do not want to give her any more information that she may try to use against us. Please advise and thank you in advance for your time and expertise. Best regards, Jill and Keith Helmke A:
Sorry guys, your e-mail was just forwarded.
I don't see any obligation. You seem like you have no interest in helping this person, so don't. You can blame me. "At the advice of counsel, that information can not be disseminated."
Published 2023-07-28 Dear Mr. Reno: They can refuse electric there until its paid So even though technically you didn't steal the electric and they can't hold you personally liable and force you to pay it, as a practical matter, they'll make you pay it if you want electric. Yes, you can sue him as a default on the lease and I would suggest you get right on that. As long as he's there you can take him to the local small claims court (usually up tp about $5000) and get a judgment and then garnish his wages. Once he moves out, (which should be any minute now since he has no power) it becomes problematic, locating him, which court, etc. Good luck. Jack and Elaine Y., OH A:
I hope you have an answer for our problem, here it is: Published 2023-07-13 Dear Mr. Reno: 2. I am getting paid 6months rent at once at the time of signing the 6-month lease subject to renewal if advance 6-month rent paid prior to 6th month.. Is this OK? 3. I am not renting the back or front yard. garage and crawlspace are occupied by me (as storage and workshop) and free to enter any time. IS this OK?
Sunil, Piscataway NJ A:
You seem to have thought this through quite well Sunil. I don't see any problems "1" to "3, but you understood this is a boarding house you're running. Is that allowed where you are? (Not in my neighborhood.)
Published 2023-04-29 Dear Mr. Reno:
My question is; should I wait till the end of the lease (Jan 2024) or just to serve her 90 days' notice now? Fred H., MD A:
If you wanted to use the property for yourself, why did you give her a one year lease? Now your stuck with her. You can't give a 90 day now- "that dog wont hunt." Wait until September, then tell her the lease wont be renewed when it expires. Until then, "let sleeping dogs lie" (there's a million of these!)
Published 2023-03-20 Dear Mr. Reno: John P. A:
OMG. Argentina? Habla Esponal? Necesite ablogado. (You need a lawyer) in Argentina. You can't sue here- unless he has maintained a residence here- maybe you can. He obviously doesn't live at your place. Even if he's still a U.S. Citizen, you still need a U.S. Address. You have to sue someone where they live-
The only exception would be if the parties consent if the lease to New York having jurisdiction, but I don't usually see that.
Probably a dead end. Sorry.
Published 2022-12-23 Dear Mr. Reno: I had an attorney serve her Notice of Eviction for Holdover. Her lease ended June 30th 2022 Not only did the Attorney think it was safer than nonpayment, but I needed her apartment to move into. I cannot walk or get down stairs. Her apartment is a lower. She had been here as a tenant for 7 years. Now that she knows she is being evicted, she is not paying any rent at all. She thinks there are no consequences for it. She has seldom paid her rent on time, and always lots of excuses and attitude.. I text her about paying her rent and she just ignores me now. Can I notify the credit reporting agencies on her? Just before I fell and broke my hip, she said she was having a hard time and would not have the rent until the around the 19th. Then the following day came home with a brand new car, brand new cloths and brand new hair extensions. What are the qualifications or what is required to report her if I can? Judith E., NY A:
Credit companies don't get involved with eviction cases until you have a judgment. That would go on her credit, if she doesn't pay.
Otherwise its like a tree falling in the forest. No one will hear it unless there's a money judgment.
Once she is gone, you can total up the amount owed and use the LPA's Bad Debt Credit Collection Agency Reporting at https://www.thelpa.com/lpa/credit-reporting.html
Published 2022-09-07 Dear Mr. Reno: Jon Teschner in Frisco Texas A:
I have never heard of an eviction based on landscaping, so that would be a no. Wait until the lease expires and evict on a holdover.
Nothings stopping you from watering the grass, as long as there's no police intervention. If the police are called , they'll probably tell you to take a hike. They don't want any shootings over plants. Published 2022-08-26 Dear Mr. Reno: Gordon B., IL A:
I don't see how.
Published 2022-07-08 Dear Mr. Reno: RJ A:
Yes, you can get that signed- but there's a problem:
In every jurisdiction, there's a person that actually does the eviction, I mean that actually knocks the door down and drags them out kicking and screaming (usually not so dramatic) That person is sometimes called the Sheriff, or the Marshall or the Constable. That person needs a special type of court order to leap into action (ie. a warrant of eviction). They're not going to act based upon something your tenant signed.
So regardless of what you get from the tenant, you're still going to have to go through the eviction process to get the warrant. So how much is that really helping you?
Published 2022-06-16 Dear Mr. Reno: Ronald C. A:
The tenant owes one year? Isn't that your answer? Nonpayment proceeding may seem slow, but it's actually the fastest legal proceeding on the planet.
Why are you still sitting there?
Published 2022-06-14 Dear Mr. Reno: Gary A:
That's a tall order, Gary, if he's current. Evicting an up to date tenant for behavior is difficult. If the lease is up, start with a Notice to Vacate. If you're in the middle of the lease...then see a lawyer. It will be heavy lift.
Published 2022-05-19 Dear Mr. Reno: Jimmy C. A:
What's this about waiting a year? Is this a California thing? Here in NY, the moratorium also ended in June and we are going for it. What's this about waiting a year? I've seen some rules about not evicting for a year when you receive government rent relief funds, but you haven't, so why wait?
Published 2022-05-16 Dear Mr. Reno: Angie A:
Well you really need a private detective to investigate that, but as far as the eviction goes, I don't think it matters. But your attorney may need to proceed against Tiffany **** and "jane Doe". I say that b/c if you only proceed against Tiffany, and she isn't Tiffany, that might be a defense. But we can and do evict people that we can't identify by evicting Jane doe or John Doe.
Published 2022-05-11 Dear Mr. Reno: He passed away 13 November 2021. I do not know if he had a will or if there is an executor. I am now dealing with the X, who is of the mind that she will be able to sell everything for big money but is in no hurry to deal with selling or removing anything and she is not paying me any rent. People have asked me to offer her some money for a few things but it’s never enough. There is also their son who is about 21 years old who lives with mom and Jeff's grandson who is 14 and autistic who is now also living with her. When the son and grandson have come to pick up some stuff without her they have gotten nasty with me. I could probably rent out stalls to some horse owners and make a little money to pay my bills if the stalls weren’t full of junk. What do I have to do to get rid of all of this stuff! People have told me that all I have to do is write her a letter telling her she has a certain amount of time to come and get it all or it’s mine. I can't believe that I don’t have to fill out some type of form or go through the county or something more "legal". I’ve tried calling Washoe County, NV and no one seems to be able to tell me what I need to do. The free attorney service at the senior center (I’ll be 67 in April) will only deal with renters. Thank you for your help. Sally Armstrong, NV A:
This is a tough one because you're in a grey area. Is this a rental or not? If it is, you have to evict him for non-payment of rent.
You can go the route some have suggested and send the certified letter (give him 30 days) and that will "probably" work- but there's a risk. he may sue you for conversion of personal property.
The only safe way is the eviction- but it will cost you. And when the eviction is over, you still will need to pay the local Sheriff or Marshal to haul it away, and that will cost you again.
So, its a dilemma. Go cheap- take a chance. Go legal- pay a lot.
Pick your poison, Sally.
Published 2022-04-05 Dear Mr. Reno: Thank you for your help in this matter. Kevin C., Ohio A:
If they're out, retake possession. If they're still there, how is that possible? If its freezing?
Are you evicting these people or what? I mean, as the owner, you could turn on the heat, if you want, but what's going on here?
Published 2022-01-25 Dear Mr. Reno: Nikki S., PA A: That's a problem. You're asking for what is called a "partial eviction". The Court's don't like that. The Sheriff and Marshalls like it even less. Fraught with legalistic and logistical complications. Sorry, you must evict both & rerent to a good tenant. If you really want to keep him, he may have to vacate temporarily. Dear Mr. Reno: Phil U., Corona, CA A:
If it's a private company and the account was not in your name, then no. But if it's public- it could create a lien.
Dear Mr. Reno: We tried to evict this tenant, but my lawyer said that if the tenant claim that these people are related to him, no judge will ever evict him. I was planning not to evict the tenant now but I want the three persons remove from the apt. because they are my liabilities and the wear and tear of the apt. will progress. The lease of my tenant expired as of Dec 2020. I am obligated to renew his lease contract with this problem on hand? Thank you. Sixto A. Siasoco A:
I just had this question. It's like an epidemic; trying to pick and choose which tenant you like & who you don't. It can't be done. Your tenants are a package deal, & their guests too.
You don't have to renew. But wither they all stay or they all go.
Published 2022-01-18 Dear Mr. Reno: The property owner wants me to give the tenant’s SS#, etc to a collection company he wants to use. Can I give that information? I am in Tennessee. Dan C., TN A:
Yes you can! As long as it's not being done for fraudulent purposes, give it up!
Published 2021-12-09 Dear Mr. Reno: MC Staten Island, NY A:
Unfortunately, no, you have to wait until they're out. Unless they let you in.
I'm surprised, they have roaches- you want to spray, and they say "no"? What's up with that? They want the roaches?
Published 2021-10-25 Dear Mr. Reno: Michael Smith, Long Island NY A:
Are you familiar with the "Roommate Law"? Probably nothing illegal about one acquaintance or relative cohabitating. But you're on a month to month. That's your solution. You need to serve the appropriate notice to vacate and then start the eviction process.
Are you sure you want to go to war over this?
Published 2021-09-02 Dear Mr. Reno: Steven Roberts A: That's many steps ahead of where you are. You need a money judgment first, b/4 you report or garnish. Commence a nonpayment eviction at this time. Dear Mr. Reno:
Questions: Laura M., Denver Colorado A:
You need an attorney because you've ventured into another state. Your judgment needs to be filed in that state to be recognized there.
As far as the bank accounts & the cars, it can be done but do you have the forms & how good are you at playing attorney?
Published 2021-07-06 Dear Mr. Reno: Thank You. Mark R. A:
I have the same problem. I don't know a short cut other than the private detective. They have access to data banks that I don't. (Personally, I think they're doing it illegally! But that's not my problem.) The problem is the expense. And you may be seeking a judgment you'll never collect- so that's a dilemma.
As for "people finder", etc., my understanding is that they want $ up front. I suspect they are also illegally accessing data banks, or maybe they have some way of circumventing the law- I don't know- But again that's their deal. My problem is the expense.
In my case, I'm looking for a judgment of about $2000. Don't forget, finding them is just the beginning- you still have to sue them. How much time, effort and expense should I go through to get a $2000 judgment which may be uncollectable anyway?
If you have success with this, please let me know. I am "needing direction."
Published 2021-06-29 Dear Mr. Reno: Question: I do not have Power of Attorney, but I do have two letters signed by him stating that anyone can speak to me on his behalf on matters concerning him and stating that I am his Property Manager /Landlord Representative. Is this good enough for me to take a tenant to eviction court without my brother with me? Patricia C., Texas A:
Maybe, but probably not.>p>
You are not a licensed property manager. You have no documentation, such as a lease, that designates you as property manager. So it's a stretch.
You're better off with a power of attorney that lists "litigation" as a power. (Note: even that's not a guarantee. Some judges still wont allow it. But your chances are much better.
Published 2021-06-16 Dear Mr. Reno: Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you The plan is to vote him out with more than 51% of the votes. A group of 10 residents are planning to go door to door and acquire the voters signatures. We think we can easily obtain more than 60 votes for the new president. Robert S., Michigan A:
Well good luck with the vote. This guy sounds like a real ____ bag (fill in the blank!) But he's got the support of the Board b/c they're enjoying the wine & other perks. If you don't win the vote, you'll need a lawyer to sue the Board for Breach of their fiduciary obligations. I haven't personally ever seen it, but it has been done.
Published 2021-06-08 Dear Mr. Reno: The husband has issue with the wife and texted me a 30 day notice last month ( May) to end the lease early. He already left the house but the wife and her son still live there. The wife and her son just came to America less than a year. The rent for this month (June) has not been paid. Do I still post a late payment notice even though the husband does not live there anymore? Am I okay to refuse rent from the wife? If she still refuse to leave, what is the process to evict the wife? Thank you so much for your help as I’m still new to this. Koden, CA A:
Yes. No. Here's the deal:
You say the Husband "left the home" but he really hasn't. He's still there "in spirit" b/c he left the kinfolk. Legally, under landlord-tenant law, he's what we call "in possession".
You give him all the notices and follow all the procedures as would evict a non-paying tenant still in possession.
Published 2021-05-05 Dear Mr. Reno:
I was in the process of finalizing the sale of the home to the man that died, so now I need to find a new buyer.
The lease said only one person was allowed to live at the home, so I don't know who these people are.
The one year lease had expired and it was month to month plus utilities. Eric F. A:
What a mess! You need to serve a notice to vacate on the tenant (who died) by "substituted service", and on John Doe & Jane Doe. You'll need an attorney for this. Very complicated. Worse case scenario, you may have to apply to have an administrator appointed for the tenant's estate.
Start with the notice to vacate. (Termination of Tenancy Notice)
Good luck!
PS: Keep in mind that depending on what state you're in, you may be limited by your state's limitations on evictions. For example, in NY just extended the moratorium on evictions to September 2021.
Published 2021-03-09 Dear Mr. Reno:
I appreciate your help. Patrick A. A:
You're on a course to eventually get sued and/or evicted, and here's the thing: If you go to war over this, you will end up in court where your legal fees will be 10X what you're complaining about. So that's a problem. In Court, you'll get full discovery of every tidbit of info, but it will cost you thousands in legal fees- so that's a non-starter.
All I can suggest is an avid aggressive letter campaign. Carbon copy everyone, second request, third request, certified mail, etc. etc. Eventually, they'll come clean just to get you off their back.
That's my advice.
Published 2021-03-07 Dear Mr. Reno: What is my recourse?? Can I take possession of the shed (which I just found out he never got a permit to install nor wire up)? It¹s blocking access to the rear of the property and thus the rear entrance, which the new tenant needs.
Being in the state of Maryland, - if he in fact does not move it on the due
date how should I proceed to acquire his shed - so I can move it from
blocking access without the worry of damage due to the move, etc.??? Martin, Easton, MD. A:
My tenant left me a shed and I was glad. I've been using it for years. You no like? I don't get the part where it blocks in the new tenant. Isn't the new tenant replacing the guy with the shed?
Anyway, if it is not nailed down with a foundation then it's considered "personal property." If the tenant doesn't take it, you can consider it "abandoned" after 30 days and dispose of it.
As far as how to move it- sorry- not my department.
Published 2021-01-12 Dear Mr. Reno: They have not been paying the rent and were refusing to leave, finally I had to pay the first month for a new apartment and help them to move out. They already left my property but they took the keys with them and still they have stuff at my house. It is my understanding that the law protects them In this case, and technically I am not allowed to enter to my property? I need to have their stuff out but they are not reply ion to my phone calls or give the keys back to me. What can i do? I would very much appreciate some guidance Sincerely Alexander Fernandez, MN A:
To enter or not to enter: That is the question.
I would say what it comes down to would a reasonable person, given all the circumstances, conclude that the tenant has abandoned the property? So you say they left stuff. Is it garbage, any TV's, any valuables? That's the issue.
It's your call, but if they're really moved out, you shouldn't have to go through the whole eviction process. Well, that's my opinion.
Published 2021-01-06 Dear Mr. Reno: Best regards, Ron B., Philadelphia PA A:
They say "you can't fight City Hall" so that's where you are. Those governmental agencies have the power to lien your property without taking all the steps of a normal creditor. You say there's no lien- I disagree. If there was no lien the title co. wouldn't be raising it.
Pay it. Sue the tenant.
Published 2021-01-05 Dear Mr. Reno: Shah, LPA Member in NJ A:
Not to worry. These things happen. As long as the tenant was in default when commenced, you can amend at the hearing to reflect payments and/or new arrears.
Published 2020-12-21 Dear Mr. Reno: Jessica, Spring Lake, North Carolina A:
The quickest way is nonpayment proceedings. Are the eviction Courts in Spring Lake open? You'll have to wait for that. And you need assignment of the lease to you from the prior owner. Did you get that at closing? Hope so.
Published 2020-12-14 Dear Mr. Reno: Paul, NY A:
That's a pretty tall order Paul. You've got at least two big problems.
Number one, I hope you like to fly. You may have a few plane trips in your future. As a general rule, to sue someone, you go to them. New York Courts will not have jurisdiction to nonresidents. You need to file in Fla.
Number two, if you won a judgment, you would need to know their employer to do a wage garnishment, or where they bank. Even the banking wont help unless there's enough money to grab.
So that's a real long shot, but may be worth it if they own or plan to own real estate in Fla. If you think they value their credit, you may want to post the debt on their credit report. This ability is a free bonus with your LPA membership!
Published 2020-12-07 Dear Mr. Reno: The tenant has indicated that he would work to find someone to sublet. However, he sent the aforementioned email saying he plans to vacate is 30 days which is not in compliance to paragraph #25 or #27 in your commercial lease agreement. Not sure what to do? James Mobley, SC A:
There may be individual penalties and charges that are unenforceable as the laws change in various states- but that doesn't mean the whole lease is null & void. He's still on the hook for three years.
Tell him you'll give due consideration to an assignment- but if that falls through, you expect rent paid or you'll SEE HIM IN COURT!
Published 2020-10-13 Dear Mr. Reno: We are in the process of completing the purchase for a duplex in Los Angeles (area code 90038). The duplex is in a rent control area and the one side of the duplex is occupied by a tenant that signed to lease the property until 2021 for $800 below market value. After doing some research I found this:
"Vacant Units and Removing Tenants: If a rental unit is vacant, a landlord is permitted to reset the gross rental rate
for the unoccupied unit to market rental rates. (Civ. Code § 1947.12(b)). The statute, however, prevents a landlord from
terminating the tenancy of a tenant that has continuously occupied a rental unit for at least 12 months, unless the landlord
has “just cause” for removing the tenant. (Civ. Code § 1946.2(a)). The statute establishes two different “just cause”
Andre, California (90038) A:
Probably not. How would you explain it? You're just doing it to raise the rent. They don't want that. That's a rent control.
Published 2020-10-01 Dear Mr. Reno: What is the landlord obligated to do if they don’t have a forwarding address to send the tenant the required inventory checklist of deduction charges from their security deposit via U.S. mail with any money owed back to tenant as required by law?
The tenant also did not return the key. Thanks, Jeree, Lake Stevens, WA A:
You send your personal check to their last known address (your house) certified mail. If they don't claim it and they haven't forwarded their mail, oh well- not your problem. (Check is only good for six months.)
Published 2020-09-25 Dear Mr. Reno: My eviction is not COVID-19 related and there is no legal norm in Miami-Dade that bans all eviction, except those related to COVID-19. What can I do to force the Sheriff’s department to comply with judicial order and execute the attached writ of possession? Milena M., FL A:
This is happening all over. It's the governors. They're issuing executive orders that warrants (or writs) from before covid will not be executed unless they're re-conferenced. What a pain! The governors, tell the mayors & on and on.
Published 2020-09-15 Dear Mr. Reno: Karen K., Burbank, Ca A:
Well for starters, she is a tenant- not a lodger. A lodger would stay like for a week or month. This is a long term month to month tenant.
You have no rent default, so she needs a Vacate Notice. I'm pretty sure that California required 60 days. She needs to be served.
By the way, you can forget the "nuisance" angle. That wont fly. She just gets a Notice to Vacate like any other tenant.
Published 2020-09-11 Dear Mr. Reno:
Q1. Is it true the landlord need to file a certificate at the BOH to charge tenant water in MA? Noelle, Massachusetts A:
So over the last five or ten years, states have been 'cracking down" on shared meters. Originally, it was just electric, but now their going after water too.
They think the tenants are getting ripped off. So the solution is to make sure the landlord gets screwed- and the undeserving tenant hits the jackpot.
They don't care what your agreement is. Theses utilities say their rules override everything- even where I had a stipulation "so ordered" by the judge- the electric company didn't care & made the landlord pay back two years.
Good news is as long as you had the security in a separate account, I wouldn't worry about the account number. Dear Mr. Reno: Beverlee K. A:
What's up with the lease Bev? Ending soon, I hope.
Not much here except you can serve a notice to vacate when the lease is up. Would the tenants clean up their act if they understood this is a problem and if they don't knock it off "we will not be inclined to renew your lease upon its expiration". Try that?
Published 2020-08-31 Dear Mr. Reno: Barbara S., Bklyn NY A:
O.M.G.
An alcoholic attorney roommate? But you say she's squatting- a tenant does not become a squatter. You mean now, because she's not paying? She's just a deadbeat tenant now.
So if she's your "roommate", that's a problem. One tenant can't evict another. Unless the cops will help, probably not, its up to the landlord to evict her for nonpayment. The present Covid moratorium is up October 1st. Until then, I guess, watch your step?
Dear Mr. Reno:
As of September 1 they will owe me 4500 and i need to address this before it gets any higher. How do i do this and since i know eviction has been stopped til the end of the year , how do i send a demand letter/documentation so that i can pursue this in a timely manner?
Thank you for your time and assitance in this matter Maureen A A:
So cutting through all the medical issues and other extraneous information that my readers can't help telling me! (LOL), this is really just another nonpayment eviction. Most states (you didn't tell me yours-thanks- the one thing I needed!- You really cause me in a mood Maureen) as I was saying, most states require some sort of preliminary notice "pay or quit", "Notice of Default", etc., which you are free to serve, mail or transmit during the pandemic, & then its a nonpayment eviction paper, but, oh well, wait for court to open.
Published 2020-08-21 Dear Mr. Reno: Two, when it does expire, the clauses in that "executive order" will also be null and void, correct ? Since last night I have rewritten the LPA lease I use. It now states that the cost of repairs must be reimbursed on demand. And I removed any mention that tenants can address repairs themselves.
This really is a bad thing for landlords in NY. I put this entire thing on his piece of garbage attorney general, abusing her office to try and right her personal grievances and not doing what is in the best interest of the people of NY. Tim, NY A:
It's extended now to October 1, 2020. Disappointed
Published 2020-08-20 Dear Mr. Reno: Doug H., PA A:
You are able to "give notice" but not "have her out": we're still in a moratorium. But please start it and take as many steps as they will allow you to take.
Published 2020-08-11 Dear Mr. Reno: We don’t know if we can claim abandonment of unit as they told police they were moved, and their stuff when we went to check unit was empty. These squatters have maintained they are her guests although she doesn’t live there anymore. The unit is 300 sq ft! Moments later these squatters brought a futon and crash there now. They go off site leaving one person to man the fort. Police are of no help at all. In fact I think they are moments from trying to arrest us for something!! The squatters broke the key in lock so now are having to open and climb thru windows (told cops they don’t have key as they shouldn’t but he’s allowed to break windows and such to enter) the answer is yes since his residence. I have to puke every time I hear that: he’s a squatter not a tenant! This tenant really did a number on us.We have informed the courts that they abandoned the unit and the other circumstances with these squatters but haven’t heard from judge on that. So we now have 8k retainer for lawyer, have Counterclaim for 30k lawsuit for FCDPA violations, we have eviction for nonpayment on hold due to damn moratorium and now a lawyer for all cases as well as just filed a second eviction for violations of the new squatters and damages to property. These eviction types claim to not be governed by the moratorium. We sure hope not. Thanks so much, A., Tampa, FL A:
What a nightmare! These squatters situations are the worst. I'm working on one right now where the cops said they would help, only to drag their feet until the squatters were there 30 days and then washed their hands of it.
It really comes down to the cops. If they wont help, you're screwed (pardon my language.)Even with the Courts open, It might take 60-90 days to actually get a squatter out. In this eviction moratorium, what? Wait for them to die of old age? I have no idea. We're all in some surreal holding pattern. You've hired the lawyers. You did your job. Its up to them, but lawyers can't do squat (pardon the pun) without a court!
Dear Mr. Reno: JESSICA, RENO, NV A: That's a tough one Jessie because it's varying state to state. In NY, they're making it tough to go over 5% increase, but even in this blue democrat state you can raise it. I don't know what red (or purple) Nevada has done lately. Sorry. Dear Mr. Reno: Bubba A:
It just gets worse and worse. O.M.G! This is what happened to Matthew Modine in the movie "Pacific Heights." That film is every landlords nightmare. Hopefully, the protective order is only temporary. You need a criminal lawyer to help you with that. Modify the "keep away" order to a "refrain from" order.
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