We have a tenant whose lease is expiring at the end of the month. We were going to try eviction previously as he owes over $3,000. In back rent but were advised not to as it could hold up in court for years so we went the expiring lease way. He told us he would try. We want to use his rent for our own use as we are going to market the 5 apt building and will use that rent as a selling point as it is the actual home. We sent him a certified letter saying his lease was up and he signed for it. What can we do when we find him there on June 1st still in occupancy? Help. His place is a in unkept . He sleeps on the floor and there are boxes and dirty dishes and food all over the place. One can hardly find floor space. He is on Social Security and goes to college for Adult classes hitch hiking. His car was taken away. He has no computer connection or phone as he did not pay the bills . Thank you for your help

An addition : On the lease I had crossed out Tenant hold over as it was a standard Vermont boiler room lease and marked "Lease will be renewed at end of lease. Terms to be discussed" We did not initial it . I did send him the cerified letter required days ahead stating his lease will not be renewed which he signed for. I wish I had not put that in. This is what happens when you do not get a credit report.

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Originally Posted by brianjoan

We have a tenant whose lease is expiring at the end of the month. We were going to try eviction previously as he owes over $3,000. in back rent but were advised not to as it could hold up in court for years

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Hello b:

Landlords who are NOT familiar with small claims court, should NOT be landlords. I don't know who told that, but it ain't so. Now, you're going to have a chance to find out for yourself, because that's the only way you're going to get him out. Therefore, you need to evict him pursuant to your state landlord tenant law.

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