I recently purchased a multi-family building. The current tenant is on a lease. A verbal agreement was made between the old landlord and tenant to allow a trampoline. The trampoline is not mentioned in the lease at all. I told the tenant the trampoline had to be removed. The tenant insists on the right to keep the trampoline per the verbal agreement and "proof" that our insurance doesn't allow it. Can I force the tenant to remove the trampoline because I don't allow it?

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Originally Posted by theophanea

The tenant insists on the right to keep the trampoline per the verbal agreement and "proof" that our insurance doesn't allow it. Can I force the tenant to remove the trampoline because I don't allow it?

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Hello the:

In real estate law, the only binding agreements are WRITTEN. Yes, you can require that your tenant adhere to the lease. I'd do it by certified letter giving the tenant 30 days to comply or you will declare them in breach of the lease.. No explanation is necessary. They'll get the message, or you evict them.

excon

Your tenant thinks he's in the drivers seat demanding you to prove something to him. You are the owner and only need to abide by the written lease in effect prior to the sale. I agee with Excon, lay down the law and start eviction proceedings if needed, this tenant would likely continue to be a thorn in your side so lets get it over with.

Yes, you don't need to provide proof of anything, this is a sign of a renter that is going to be a future problem.

Time to make them understand who the landlord is.

Give them 30 days to comply and if they do not, start eviction proceedings against them.