Rental Property Investor · Seattle, WA · Member since 2016 · 524 posts · 148 votes
Hi BP,
I have a tenant that I suspect is dealing drugs but I don’t have any proof. So I can’t evict her from just a hunch. I would most likely need video or photo proof of the dealing happening. But I’m not inside their unit to know. So my question is: can I just not renew their lease? She’s on month to month right now. Can I just post a notice on her door saying the landlord wishes to terminate the lease (which I can because on the lease it says that after 12 months either the tenant can move out with a 30 day notice or the landlord can terminate the lease with a 30 day notice as well) 30 days ahead of time? Can no reason be be given? I just want to make sure that I have the right to do this.
Rental Property Investor · Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2017 · 7 posts · 9 votes
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I agree with the above regarding looking up local laws and beginning the marketing process. I would also add that this is a good opportunity to build a relationship with local legal counsel. The firm I used in NY didn't charge me for asking some questions. You could probably get a 10 min conversation for free. I think it always minimizes the headaches to run something by legal council before doing it, especially in residential. Just my 2 cents. Hope it helps!