I'm managing a couple of rentals for my folks, we're not planning to renew one of the houses, what's the best way to let the tenant know? A certified letter needed or email should be enough? We're giving them a 2, 3 months to look around and get ready to move out, so should I make them sign a month to month lease agreement during that period?
Evict a family from one of the other rent houses and move this family into that house. That way you’re not just kicking them out into the cold.
is the contract automatically renewed if there is no word? if not just send them a text, with emojis of course so they won't get upset.
Casual email will cover you and it's less intimidating and the NORMAL HUMAN way to handle stuff like this these days. I've only sent one actual letter to a tenant before.
Is there a lease/contract in place? How long is it for? You have to legally break that lease in agreement in order to put them on a month to month or 90 day contract. Here is my recommendation in order to avoid eviction and or a negative outcome due to miscommunication. Contact your tenants and communicate your intent to break the lease, they may disagree but either party can break it at any time. The issue is who the party is and what they will want in exchange for the termination of the agreement. Maybe the tenants will be appreciative of your communication and if that's the case go ahead and put it on paper but make sure you have a specific date by when they have agreed to move out. Reason why you want a set date is in the case that you do have to go through eviction court, you will have to give them at least a 3 day notice to vacate from the moment they have broken their lease. Once a vacate notice has been given to them you can file eviction upon expiration of the notice. An eviction can take anywhere from three-four weeks or maybe even a couple of months if the tenant knows what they are doing or hires someone that knows what to do with it. Try and avoid eviction at all costs because it just sucks for everyone involved. Communication is they key here, its you property yes but keep in mind you cant legally lock them out unless you grant them entry in and out as needed. As occupants they have rights and can hold your property hostage for an unnecessary amount of time. So talk to them first and don't say to two to three months. Be specific, "I need the property vacated by the 1st of March". Once you have spoken to them make sure you send them a certified letter with your intent and if both parties can sign an agreement that is the best route this can go. I'm not an attorney but I do work in this field so if you have any questions feel free to ask. Good luck...
This is the verbiage we have in our lease agreement with our tenants: Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested
their lease was up 12/31 so I notified them by email right before Xmas about not renewing this year and give them 60 days to pack up and look elsewhere. I haven't send a certified email yet, was going save that for last resort if they start shiet or ignoring me.
Check. Your. Lease. Some of them have strict requirements as to what constitutes notice -- look at the language bobrek posted. In his scenario, your e-mail is insufficient notice. If they refuse to leave, and you take them to JP court to evict, the judge will ask if you gave them notice per your lease agreement. An e-mail could come back to bite you if the judge rules in their favor on notice and allows them to remain in possession another month or two.
