Getting a leased tenant to leave when buying property

[Michael King]

I am purchasing a multi. There is one trouble tenant I want to get rid of (covered all the smoke detectors and smokes inside) The problem is, they’re locked into a lease with almost an entire year left. We want to move into this unit ourselves. Is there a way we can get them out without them destroying the place? My thought is perhaps asking them to sign a tenant at will agreement that supersedes the lease. Then give them a months notice to vacate. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mike