What would you do? Tenant gone
Good evening all,
Wondering if anyone has been through a roommate or tenant just disappearing. This gentleman in his 40s, I saw him about 7-10 days ago, then when it came to pay his rent, it never came. The rule in Hawaii is, a landlord may give a tenant (or place in a conspicuous place in the unit) a 5 day notice that rent needs to be payed, or they will be evicted. This can be done anytime after the rent is due.
This man is nowhere to be found. I am pretty sure its been over a week since he has physically been here. It is now 5 days after the rent has been due, and no rent check and no tenant. I can technically go to court and start eviction process after 5 days, whether tenant is here or not. Would you go do that, file missing person report with police, or what. I am usually pretty laid back but I am getting worried about him.