My tenant is a call girl

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My tenant is a call girl

Property Manager · Member since 2009 · 1 post · 0 votes

Ooopss.. I post it in the wrong forum. I just moved it from General Info to Starting Out. Here's my story.

I owned a condo with 2 bedroom and 2 bath. I rented the other bedroom to help pay my mortgage. I found out after a month that my tenant is a call girl. She brings her clients straight in her bedroom and brings at least 3 clients within 24 hours. I confronted her about her business and she said so long as she pay her rent on time and did not disturb my neighbor's peace it'll be alright. At present, I cannot afford to loose her as my tenant, her rent per month is equal to my mortgage a month is just like I have a free mortgage payment a month. However, she is a part-time student taking most of her classes online and goes to school campus once a week.

My questions to you are, Am I running a brothel? Will I get in trouble for renting my other bedroom to a call girl?

I have no plan of evicting her unless I know I could go to prison. Please help, your advise is greatly appreciated.

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Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 86 votes

Yes.. Like the others said, when she's busted, you will also get cuffed. Your house will be turned upside down by the cops looking for cash, drugs, weapons and documentation. Your computers and all software will be seized and you will make the local news.

Tell her to leave politely and explain why. Until she's out the door, do not let her conduct business in your house. My question is, how did you verify her income before you ever rented the place out to her and do you have to share a bathroom with her? Ewww!

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Nick J.
Residential Real Estate Broker · Payson, AZ · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
17y
whats her number

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Michael Rossi
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
17y

Yes, you're running a brothel and yes, you could get in legal trouble.

That's VERY FOOLISH! You are running a HUGE RISK! You are allowing a criminal enterprise to be run from your home. Who are all the Johns that she is bringing into your house? Which one of them will steal from you? When will she steal from you? Do you think she's not capable of doing that? Give me a break - she's selling her body for a few bucks!

Moreover, what's going to happen when one of those Johns beats the crap out of her or even kills her. Who do you think is going to be sued and who do you think will lose their house? Here's a hint - YOU!!!

I would put a stop to this immediately and kick out the hooker!

Mike
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Account Closed
Manhattan, NY · Member since 2008 · 801 posts · 61 votes
17y
Originally posted by rescueme:
My questions to you are, Am I running a brothel?
Yes, they will follow the money. The John pays her and she pays you.
If she gets caught you will be in it together.

It is very stupid to knowingly allow illegal activity to take place on any property you rent out.
My suggestion? Get and retain a good criminal lawyer. I suspect you will need one eventually.

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Jon Holdman
Rental Property Investor · Mercer Island, WA · Member since 2008 · 22k+ posts · 14k+ votes
17y
Does your lease forbid such behavior, that is, illegal activities? It should. Is she month to month or on a lease? If month to month, give notice you're terminating the rental as soon as you can. If its a lease, you'll have to evict to get her out. It can be a challenge to get a judge to support an eviction without clear evidence like non-payment of rent or police reports.

Now, think about this. You have several strangers every day going through your personal residence. How long do you think it will be before one of the causes trouble inside your home, or takes a liking to your stuff and comes back later and steals it.

At the very least, you're aware of the situation, and chose to ignore it. If the police decide to bust her, do you really want them breaking down your door, wrecking your place, and possibly arresting you for conspiracy?
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Harrison Painter
Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2008 · 759 posts · 185 votes
17y
On the flip side, be very careful. You can not just accuse somebody without some kind of proof. (I do not see the background on this issue, so it is not clear to me if you have proof)

I would speak with a good attorney, and even talk to the police about your concerns, just so that you are getting the proper advice for your situation.

Some of the advice here could land you in trouble, even though it is meant to do the right thing.

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Jon Holdman
Rental Property Investor · Mercer Island, WA · Member since 2008 · 22k+ posts · 14k+ votes
17y
Moved to rental property forum and combined two threads.

You should see the full post now, Harrison. He's sharing a condo with this girl, not just renting her a place. Seems pretty cut and dried.

Since you're right there with her, you could just try the "make her so miserable she moves out" approach.
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Harrison Painter
Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2008 · 759 posts · 185 votes
17y
Wow, OK.....what a horrible circumstance!

You must get rid of her, but how do you sink low enough to annoy a hooker?

You really need to get her out of that house, as you could be held liable if something were to happen, and the bigger issue to me would be for your safety.

It would probably be safe to assume that some of these men might have drugs, or weapons......

This is not worth keeping her around for the rent money! I promise you that......
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Gary Coles
Real Estate Consultant · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2009 · 26 posts · 0 votes
17y
The more I read, the worse it sounds.

I glanced at the profile, because I was curious as to which state this is in. Everywhere is different as far as landlord-tenant rights. To my shock, I see that rescueme is a female.

I think that complicates this even more. If you go to the police, or there is any type of call to them, you could be in trouble too. The police often jump to conclusions and it is to often a case of "guilt by association". They likely will think that rescueme is involved or even is another call girl. Their assumption will be that two call girls are having a falling out.

The only thing that I can think of is to rush to a good attorney. You need to take some type of action.
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Josh Green
Financial Advisor · Tampa Area, FL · Member since 2008 · 956 posts · 214 votes
17y
is she hot?
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Timothy W.
Attorney · Raleigh, NC · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
17y
Here's an easy solution - get Jesus.

Start holding small bible meetings there during her "business hours". If you think I'm kidding, I'm absolutely not. There will be one of three outcomes: a conversion to faith, she'll get uncomfortable and move out, her clients will find it difficult to "stand at attention" when hearing someone singing "Jesus Loves me" in the next room and her business will stop.

There's nothing she can legally do to stop you from expressing your faith in your home.
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Jeff TumbarelloPro Member
Real Estate Broker · Fort Myers, FL · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 323 votes
17y
I dealt with something close to this. Started doing weekly walkthru's. Brought a deputy with me on one. They moved pretty quick.

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Mark N.A
Real Estate Investor · North Carolina · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 483 votes
17y
1) How is this any different from having a roommate that sells illegal drugs out of your place?

2) Where I'm at, the authorities can SEIZE YOUR PROPERTY if you use it or allow its use for illicit purposes.
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Account Closed
Manhattan, NY · Member since 2008 · 801 posts · 61 votes
17y
Originally posted by NC Mark:
1) How is this any different from having a roommate that sells illegal drugs out of your place?

2) Where I'm at, the authorities can SEIZE YOUR PROPERTY if you use it or allow its use for illicit purposes.
I don't think they can seize it for being a brothel but they can seize it if drugs are being manufactured or sold from there.
I like Tim W's idea, get a good fire and brimstone baptist preacher to hold your sessions during her business hours and this will solve itself fairly quickly. In fact, if you just mention it to her, she might move before her business goes limp.
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Yeah, I know, but I just had to say that. :cool:

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Mark N.A
Real Estate Investor · North Carolina · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 483 votes
17y
When you are right, you are mighty right, Taz.

I called up a gal I used to date who has since become an escort and she explained that the only way anyone could seize her property is if she was somehow convicted under a RICO statute. Interestingly, while operating a bordello carries a max of 15 years in some states, here in NC the max is 45 days and a misdemeanor fine.

We now return you to your regularly-scheduled real estate thread.........
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Jenny F.
Real Estate Investor · Baroda, MI · Member since 2008 · 204 posts · 2 votes
17y
Originally posted by Nick Johnson:
whats her number

Nick!! You are SO bad! :lol:

Tim's idea is perfect!

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James Hiddle
Altus, OK · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 690 votes
17y
Rescueme you're a pimp plain and simple :mrgreen:
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Michael Rossi
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
17y

At least he's found a niche!
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James Hiddle
Altus, OK · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 690 votes
17y
Originally posted by MikeOH:

At least he's found a niche!

Yeah it's called Whoresaling :mrgreen:

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Richard Warren
Real Estate Investor · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 447 votes
17y
Originally posted by MikeOH:

At least he's found a niche!

Check the profile guys. "He" is a she.
:cool:

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Nick J.
Residential Real Estate Broker · Payson, AZ · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
17y
Originally posted by Mr_Investor:
Originally posted by MikeOH:

At least he's found a niche!

Yeah it's called Whoresaling :mrgreen:

Jenny F.

This one is waaaay better then my post :mrgreen:
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Developer · Santa Clarita, CA · Member since 2008 · 15k+ posts · 10k+ votes
17y
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Shana Gray
cottage country / Cobourg area, Ontario · Member since 2009 · 201 posts · 5 votes
17y
honestly if people like that are hanging around your home, it's just a matter of time until not just your home and stuff but maybe your life is in danger.

not cool. you need to figure this out asap.
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Don Rice
Real Estate Investor · Henderson, TX · Member since 2008 · 35 posts · 15 votes
17y
When the cops bust her, they'll bust you too, for prostitution. Imagine how that will play out with your family, friends and biz acquaintances. You've placed yourself in physical and financial danger. I'd rather lose the property to foreclosure than go to jail or have to spend thousands of dollars defending myself. I'd give her 24 hrs notice, then call the cops.
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Jeddi Edir
Property Manager · riverdale, MD · Member since 2009 · 1 post · 0 votes
17y
not to freak you out but i was on the america's most wanted website and i read this story about a man who got killed by the owner of a escort agency because he was paying the call girls directly!(http://www.amw.com/fugitives/case.cfm?id=54657) if your tenant is involved with this type stuff, suggest help and get yourself out, cause thats dangerous!
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Tom C
Real Estate Investor · OH · Member since 2008 · 1k+ posts · 86 votes
17y
Yes.. Like the others said, when she's busted, you will also get cuffed. Your house will be turned upside down by the cops looking for cash, drugs, weapons and documentation. Your computers and all software will be seized and you will make the local news.

Tell her to leave politely and explain why. Until she's out the door, do not let her conduct business in your house. My question is, how did you verify her income before you ever rented the place out to her and do you have to share a bathroom with her? Ewww!
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