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Info on vacating existing tenant on a fix/flip

Jon Cave
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Posted Jan 27 2023, 10:22

Hello!

Just made my first purchase. The single family home has an existing tenant renting month to month with no contract. I need to get them out asap to work on the rehab. I know I have to give 30 days notice, but can anyone enlighten me as to how to go about this process? I haven't closed yet, I am going to do inspections and all that first, but once I close I plan to immediately inform the owner that they have 30 days to vacate. Any tips or info will be appreciated. 

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Charles Carillo
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Replied Jan 27 2023, 10:42

@Jon Cave

Typically, you would send them a certified letter. In this situation, I would speak to them face to face and give them a little longer than 30 days to find a new place, maybe 60 days. I would also tell them if they could move sooner, you will give them $xxx for their moving expenses. Maybe you could also assist in finding them a new place to move to.

When I purchased my first rental property, I assisted the tenants with moving and finding a new place. Most of them found their own place but one person used the place that I found with the seller. 

You could just follow the law and send them the minimum required notice but I think people are more likely to work with you if you are flexible with them. You can still start doing exterior renovations with them living there.

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Mark Munson
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Replied Jan 27 2023, 10:44

Hi @Jon Cave

    If you don't want to wait 30 days, you may want to do a cash for keys option. Offer them a small amount of money to vacate sooner.

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ModeratorReplied Jan 28 2023, 04:46
Quote from @Jon Cave:

I don't think Tennessee requires you to send notice by certified mail. My recommendation is to show up to the house, introduce yourself, and hand tenant the notice.

I'm not a lawyer, but my experience tells me notice does not need a bunch of legalese.

"This letter serves as 30 days Notice to Quit the property at 123 Straight Street. You are to vacate the property no later than 11:59PM on [DATE]. The home should be empty of all personal belongings and trash."

If this is a large renovation, maybe you can tell them that cleaning is not necessary. Or maybe you can offer a "reward" if they vacate early. It's up to you to be creative, but clear in your instructions.


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