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Greg Dyer
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Bad Tenants storing trash/waste on property

Greg Dyer
  • Greenville, TX
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My father-in-law recently had tenants break contract and leave early. Among many other issues, we found that instead of paying for a trash pickup service, the tenants had been storing all their trash in the barn on the same property. Is this illegal in and of itself, in addition to violating the signed contract? What legal options can my father-in-law pursue at this point?

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Russ Draper
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Russ Draper
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Isn't there a deposit?  I would first seize that and use those funds.  As far as going after them, IMO if they are the type that is too cheap for trash removal they are likely unable to have funds to go after them in court for.

As far as being illegal, my guess is most likely it is illegal.

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