Tenants Bf has apparently moved in unannounced

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Tenants Bf has apparently moved in unannounced

Tony Cavalli
Residential Real Estate Agent · Santa Barbara, CA · Member since 2012 · 233 posts · 45 votes

I was made aware that my tenant's Bf or baby daddy has apparently moved into the house with out notifying the property manager or myself... How should I handle this situation? Rent still comes in on time, but my manager has stated that when work is being on the property that this gentleman is always there by himself playing video games or something. On top of that a nice older (hotrod i guess) car has been there as well. I believe that its his...  Do I step in and make him fill out an application and run his credit? or leave the issue alone since rent is coming in on time? 

@Ramon Jenkins 

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Rhett TullisBusiness Member
Property Manager · Oklahoma City, OK · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 617 votes
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from personal experience DONT LET IT SLIDE.  Had a boyfriend move in once and while I did not realize he had until too late, (it was a medium size apartment complex) within the next month the 8 sheriff officers were there and kicked down the door to haul him off due to outstanding warrants.  I would not run his credit but I would make him do an app and run his background.  You want to know who is living in your property at all times.  If he refuses to do this then you know there is a problem and you need to get them both out asap.  If he does it no problem then you are home free and if they are good/decent folks.  they will not mind a bit and will understand.  

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  • Bonnie Lloyd
    Investor · Mexia, TX · Member since 2015 · 10 posts · 2 votes
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    Originally posted by @Tony Cavalli:

    So mt decision is to do what @Dawn Anastasi and a few others recommended and NOT let this slide. After rent has been paid on the first, the issue will be handled.. although the story gets more interesting but I will wait to explain this until its taken care of incase some unforeseen action occurs. 

    So stay tuned... Im sure others may have dealt with this fore coming issue but many like myself haven't thought of it or even gave it a thought to begin with.. 

     Any update?

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  • Tony Cavalli
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    Residential Real Estate Agent · Santa Barbara, CA · Member since 2012 · 233 posts · 45 votes
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    @Bonnie LloydYes, thanks for asking. I ran his credit and background... turns out he was not the greatest guy, but with that being said he is also the parents of the tenants children. So I told the tenant that he is not allowed to stay there for an extended period of time with out proper notice and he his not a resident of the house. Since then there has been no issues and she has been a great tenant. @james L

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  • Tony Cavalli
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    Residential Real Estate Agent · Santa Barbara, CA · Member since 2012 · 233 posts · 45 votes
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    @James L.

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  • Wayne Smith
    Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2015 · 59 posts · 17 votes
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    I have it stated on my lease everyone that lives there, and that "guests" can stay no more than 10 days without prior written approval from me.  It would seem I need to add something like "an extra 150/month for every extra tenant"

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  • Joe Bertolino
    Investor · El Dorado Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    At the very least I am running a criminal background check. I owe that to my other tenants.
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  • John CasmonPro Member
    Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Just had a similar situation except my tenant already has two other female roommates in addition to the new boyfriend. The unit is 3 bedrooms, and all the females are on the lease. We're going to have him added to the lease as well. Based on some of the other comments we're going to run a background check as we had all the other tenants do the same.  

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  • Diane Trotter
    Little Rock, AR · Member since 2014 · 121 posts · 27 votes
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    HELP!  I'm renting to my sister.  i found out Monday that her boyfriend moved in last week.  He's a real creep.  My niece, a police officer, ran checks on him.  He's on probation for beating up his last girlfriend.  I left a message on my sister's phone, "Get him OUT of my house."  I sent her a text, "Get him OUT of my house."  Thirty minutes later she called with small talk.  I told her "Get him OUT of my house."  My niece and nephew, adults, live there and hate the guy.  I'm thinking of writing a letter to his probation officer, judge and him on copy.  I will tell my sister that the next letter will be to Section 8.  What do you think????

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  • Tim P.
    Rental Property Investor · Bangor, ME (04402) · Member since 2017 · 6 posts · 1 vote
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    Maybe laws differ elsewhere, but here law states that someone has legal tenancy (tenancy at will) after 30 days.  Without a lease, you have no action, and requires legal process ($$). 

    Who is this person, background and credit check? If person is unsafe, there is liability issue. Everyone should go through same application process and be on a lease, for not just your own safety and liability but everyone on that property.

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