The mindset of those facing eviction

Flipper/Rehabber · Bloomfield CT · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 409 votes

When the Sheriff shows up they may give tenants an hour to move. How come tenants waste time by not moving proactively and expect last minute miracles?

what psychological techniques have landlords figured out to awaken those who are asleep and facing eviction?

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Richard F.

Honolulu, HI · Member since 2008 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes

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Sometimes they are in denial, sometimes they truly have no where, no way, to "go" anywhere.

Some, like an inherited Tenant (one of multiple "family" units I had to evict from a newly acquired property of a Client) really knew the system. Not only had several continuances been granted him, but the day the Sheriff and crew were there to move them, he faked a heart attack, clutching his chest, falling literally at the feet of the primary officer, begging for "help". Naturally, EMS had to be called and the eviction was postponed for another 10 days to give him time to recover. Of course, in fact, he was back at the property within 4 hours, healthy as a horse.

The best defense is a strong offense. Screen hard, screen thoroughly, establish realistic minimum rejection criteria, and piece together the facts for the Bigger Picture to identify a top quality, long term Tenant.

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Richard F.
Honolulu, HI · Member since 2008 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
5mo
Sometimes they are in denial, sometimes they truly have no where, no way, to "go" anywhere.
Some, like an inherited Tenant (one of multiple "family" units I had to evict from a newly acquired property of a Client) really knew the system. Not only had several continuances been granted him, but the day the Sheriff and crew were there to move them, he faked a heart attack, clutching his chest, falling literally at the feet of the primary officer, begging for "help". Naturally, EMS had to be called and the eviction was postponed for another 10 days to give him time to recover. Of course, in fact, he was back at the property within 4 hours, healthy as a horse.
The best defense is a strong offense. Screen hard, screen thoroughly, establish realistic minimum rejection criteria, and piece together the facts for the Bigger Picture to identify a top quality, long term Tenant.
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Drew SygitBusiness Member
Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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How do you think they ended up "waiting" for the sheriff in the first place?
Life happens, so no knock against those facing financial hardship.
There are options to avoid foreclosure when you get behind on mortgage payments: selling, forbearance or deed-in-lieu.
Once foreclosure happens, you can still sell the property if there's equity.
You can also ask for cash-for-keys.
If neither of these two work, you're only option is to play the system to stay as long as possible.
But, you should still have a plan for where to move and probably move at least some of your stuff to a storage unit, family or friend garage or sell it.
Unfortunately, too many people wallow in depression and denial - and then want to avoid accountability by blaming everyone else.
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Investor · VA · Member since 2015 · 21k+ posts · 19k+ votes
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I agree with everyone else. I will also add that sometimes it is cheaper for them to stay and not pay rent. For example, if rent was $1,000 per month and they have no place to go and their credit is shot, they basically are saving that money while they're living in your place for free until a sheriff comes. Sometimes they will try and extend it as much as possible to try and save as much money as possible.
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