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 

[Scott Mac]

Someone in a professional government job needs a "Social Worker" (???)

You want to evict them for a broken window (???)

Turns are expensive.

[Bruce Woodruff]

Quote from @Scott Mac:

Someone in a professional government job needs a "Social Worker" (???)

You want to evict them for a broken window (???)

Turns are expensive.

 Turns are a huge savings compared to what else could happen. I don't get why investors are so scared of 'turns'.....

OP, I agree keep a close eye on this one. Any further issues and you know what to do. Just make sure you are in line with local laws and your lease...

[Jeffrey Suarez]

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:

Quote from @Scott Mac:

Someone in a professional government job needs a "Social Worker" (???)

You want to evict them for a broken window (???)

Turns are expensive.

 Turns are a huge savings compared to what else could happen. I don't get why investors are so scared of 'turns'.....

OP, I agree keep a close eye on this one. Any further issues and you know what to do. Just make sure you are in line with local laws and your lease...

 Will check. I'll be there today and have a guy helping me with work there tomorrow 

and yes DV can turn into something destructive. I could be overreacting and hopefully this is an isolated incident.

My wife's initial comment to me was:

"If someone is gonna commit murder in my home I would like an advanced notice"

[Jeffrey Suarez]

Quote from @Scott Mac:

Someone in a professional government job needs a "Social Worker" (???)

You want to evict them for a broken window (???)

Turns are expensive.

I think social workers get involved when children are in the home of DV case.

Its not the broken $80 window its because if he gets arrested and loses his job he's not gonna pay me rent. 

[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.

[Jeffrey Suarez]

I did let the tenants know via text that the social worker arrived. That is the main way we communicate.

They weren't there yesterday when I was on site all day.

I will follow up with a firm email when I finish the window repair.

I know california has a bunch of tenants rights so I need to see exactly how to approach this.

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Jeffrey Suarez:

Yep. If your warning doesn't fix this, then you should probably consult an attorney. This is an easy problem in most states, but could be a financial disaster in California.

[Jeffrey Suarez]

follow up to the incident. 

Tenants were grateful I fixed the window. They apologized.  

My presence I think was enough from their body language. I think it is important that you make yourself present and always check up on your properties. And get to know the neighbors. 

[Bruce Woodruff]

Quote from @Jeffrey Suarez:

follow up to the incident. 

Tenants were grateful I fixed the window. They apologized.  

My presence I think was enough from their body language. I think it is important that you make yourself present and always check up on your properties. And get to know the neighbors. 

This is good news. But follow up and keep showing up. These kind of people will not change their colors easily...

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Jeffrey Suarez:

follow up to the incident. 

Tenants were grateful I fixed the window. They apologized.  

My presence I think was enough from their body language. I think it is important that you make yourself present and always check up on your properties. And get to know the neighbors. 

Nice...but did they compensate you for the window?