Tenants with domestic violence

[Jeffrey Suarez]

Need some direction on how to deal with this. First time it's happened to me

Tenants have been in a single family home for 5 months into a 12 month lease. couple with a new baby.

yesterday neighbor messaged me about several police vehicles at my property. I drive over there to check out. I am currently working on the property big construction detached building project so I'm there several times a week anyway.

I notice a broken window, and neither of the cars there. I texted them just checking in and letting them know i saw the broken window. That I would fix right away since there is rain. This is a nice b+ / a- neighborhood and I have a moral obligation to my neighbors and friends to keep the home looking nice.

I don't think anyone got arrested. It would be an issue if the husband got arrested since he is in a professional govt job that might affect employment. 

A social worker came by while i was there and we spoke for a bit. they wouldn't give me much in detail.

California has a DV protection law but doesn't apply when both people live together.

I know s*** happens and having a baby can ne hard but my gut tells me if this happens again I evict.....if they haven't already decided to break lease 

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Jeffrey Suarez:

Contact the Tenant verbally and follow up with a written warning that you will not tolerate destruction of your property. Tell them you are aware of the police responding and a social worker. They need to fly right or move on, and they need to compensate you within seven (7) days for the window repair (labor and materials).

If it happens again, send them a termination notice.