I am often asked how a landlord can get rid of a problem tenant. As a preliminary matter, I tend to prefer the term "property owner" as opposed to "landlord" because saying property owner is much less pejorative and carries much less negative connotations than landlord. The first reaction of the property owner is probably to say that I want to evict the problem tenant, but that is seldom the best course of action. Rather, the property owner wants to convince the problem tenant to leave voluntarily.
If the property owner has no success in getting the problem tenant leave voluntarily, then the next step is really up to the property owner and what the property owner wants to happen. Usually, the property owner either wants the tenant to pay rent or they simply want the rental premises back. That is one of the first questions that I always ask a property owner – what you want to have happen?
In the course of the meeting, the property owner and I will talk about what the property owner wants and options for achieving that goal. Actually, some options do not cost anything at all, and other options are more expensive, which is what you would expect. I only represent property owners and do not represent residential tenants. I have been helping residential property owners get rid of problem tenants since 2009.
A property owner can expect that I will charge a consultation fee of $195 for a 30 minute consultation by way of telephone, video, or in person, whatever is best for the property owner. If there is a written lease or agreement for possession of the property, I will want to see that. If the property owner has provided any notices or if there are other pertinent communications between the property owner in the tenant, I want to see those as well. In addition, I would like to see anything else that the property owner thinks is important.
Every landlord – tenant situation is unique, and I recommend that landlords talk to an attorney experienced in evictions and landlord tenant law before taking action based on this blog post. To that end, I invite landlords to give me a call at 763-290-0445 to discuss their unique situation. I typically do not represent tenants.
WARNING: The information contained in this blog post does not constitute legal advice and may not be applicable to your situation. Tim is licensed to practice law only in Minnesota, and the information contained in this blog post may not apply to jurisdictions outside of Minnesota. Further, reading this blog post does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Baland Law Office, P.L.L.C. You should always discuss your situation with an attorney before taking any action based on what you may read in this blog. To that end, please call (763) 290-0445 to set up an appointment to discuss your situation.
If the property owner has no success in getting the problem tenant leave voluntarily, then the next step is really up to the property owner and what the property owner wants to happen. Usually, the property owner either wants the tenant to pay rent or they simply want the rental premises back. That is one of the first questions that I always ask a property owner – what you want to have happen?
In the course of the meeting, the property owner and I will talk about what the property owner wants and options for achieving that goal. Actually, some options do not cost anything at all, and other options are more expensive, which is what you would expect. I only represent property owners and do not represent residential tenants. I have been helping residential property owners get rid of problem tenants since 2009.
A property owner can expect that I will charge a consultation fee of $195 for a 30 minute consultation by way of telephone, video, or in person, whatever is best for the property owner. If there is a written lease or agreement for possession of the property, I will want to see that. If the property owner has provided any notices or if there are other pertinent communications between the property owner in the tenant, I want to see those as well. In addition, I would like to see anything else that the property owner thinks is important.
Every landlord – tenant situation is unique, and I recommend that landlords talk to an attorney experienced in evictions and landlord tenant law before taking action based on this blog post. To that end, I invite landlords to give me a call at 763-290-0445 to discuss their unique situation. I typically do not represent tenants.
WARNING: The information contained in this blog post does not constitute legal advice and may not be applicable to your situation. Tim is licensed to practice law only in Minnesota, and the information contained in this blog post may not apply to jurisdictions outside of Minnesota. Further, reading this blog post does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Baland Law Office, P.L.L.C. You should always discuss your situation with an attorney before taking any action based on what you may read in this blog. To that end, please call (763) 290-0445 to set up an appointment to discuss your situation.
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