Just closed on duplex. Tenant not paying

[Joshua D.]

Just closed on a duplex for very discounted price. One side isn’t paying wouldnt do lease or anything either. Pretty sure gonna try and drag it out never had to eviction. But filed it today. Heard from people when they aren’t paying they will take door off the property and say its for maintenance to get them out or to pay?

[Steve K.]

Follow the eviction procedure exactly as your state requires. If they don’t have a lease and aren’t paying, it should be a very cut and dry case that you will win easily. Do not accept partial rent or use any illegal measures such as removing the door. Doing anything that could be considered a “self-help” eviction such as intimidating or threatening them, locking them out, removing their belongings, turning off the utilities, etc. can put the eviction process in jeopardy and put you in legal trouble. Follow the eviction process exactly as your state requires or hire a lawyer to do it for you.