I closed on a property yesterday and when I went to the house today I found house guests of the previous owner still in the house. The owner has moved out, and these individuals told me that they were planning on being out in the next few days. They do not have a lease, but clearly were living there more then just house guests. From what I have read I still need to treat them like inherited tenants. I provided them with a five day notice to vacate the property in alignment with the eviction process. I only have their first names, and no other information, so an eviction should be interesting. Anyone have a similar issue? Thoughts on how best to proceed? Thanks
Did you talk to your lawyer? It doesn't matter what they say they want to do, the property is yours. They have no lease, can you call the cops as they are trespassing? Whose name are all the utilities and services in? Make sure cable and that are cancelled and find out about water, gas, electric etc.
I closed on a property yesterday and when I went to the house today I found house guests of the previous owner still in the house. The owner has moved out, and these individuals told me that they were planning on being out in the next few days. They do not have a lease, but clearly were living there more then just house guests. From what I have read I still need to treat them like inherited tenants. I provided them with a five day notice to vacate the property in alignment with the eviction process. I only have their first names, and no other information, so an eviction should be interesting. Anyone have a similar issue? Thoughts on how best to proceed? Thanks
Yes you will need to evict them just like any other tenants. Not having their name isn't a big deal. I have evicted many John & Jane Doe's. Hire an attorney & move forward with the eviction process immediately. Do not give them any additional time to continue squatting in your property.