My Tenants got into a brawl

[Amanda Hoening]

I have 3 tenants. All on the lease. A young woman, young man, and the young mans father. The couple is nice, and make more then enough to afford the place. The father was clearly a freeloader. Last night the father and son got into a fight and it sounds like police were called. I am waiting to see a copy of the police report. The dad got the restraining order first so the couple cannot stay ( clearly legally the young lady can, but she doesn’t want to). They Are 3 months into a year lease. Any advice. I wouldn’t mind keeping the couple. This is a c-d neighborhood. Lately more of a d. The home is nice but the neighborhood sucks.

[Mike Cumbie]

HI @Amanda Hoening,

Just to clarify one item, 

Be prepared to evict the son, daughter in law and father for non payment. They are all responsible for the rent together (assuming your lease is that way). Even though son and spouse are not living there any longer, they still owe rent and if it is not paid, then you need to evict all three. If they want to preserve their eviction free record, the rent has to be paid. Your concern is not with the situation and trying to feel sorry for one party over the others. They all agreed to a contract. Which means they all agreed to terms and they trusted each other to enter into that. So keep it joint until all 3 parties are gone and the keys are returned. 

Good luck and sorry to hear you are going through this.