Investor · Centennial, CO · Member since 2019 · 22 posts · 4 votes
One of my tenants lease will be up in June and I don't want to re-sign them. I want them out because them are not great tenants but more importantly, I want to renovate the unit and get it up to market rent. How should I word the letter to them that I will not be extending their lease and how far in advance do I need to deliver it?
Real Estate Broker · Temecula, CA · Member since 2014 · 994 posts · 783 votes
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Dear Tenant X,
The property which you rent will not be available for renewal after the end of you lease on X Date. The home will be undergoing extensive renovations for which the property need to be vacant for an extended period of time. I wish you sucess in finding a suitable replacement property.
We can meet you to collect the keys on X Date, etc.
Real Estate Broker · Temecula, CA · Member since 2014 · 994 posts · 783 votes
6y
Dear Tenant X,
The property which you rent will not be available for renewal after the end of you lease on X Date. The home will be undergoing extensive renovations for which the property need to be vacant for an extended period of time. I wish you sucess in finding a suitable replacement property.
We can meet you to collect the keys on X Date, etc.
Investor · Lakeland, FL · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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I concur with Chrstine's approach... you could also 'soften up' the end of it by closing it with something like, "...while we don't have any available units at this time, I would recommend checking with <the name of a couple of big rental agencies in your town>. That way you give your tenant somewhere to turn for h elp... depending on how savvy your tenants are they may really appreciate some direction on what to do - especially depending on how long they have been in the unit.
Rental Property Investor · Erie, PA · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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In my opinion Don’t give the tenant a long winded reason for the plans you have for the unit or planned rehab etc.. . It doesn’t matter . The lease is up and frankly it’s none of their business if I want to turn the place into an opium den or crack house . Just stick to the facts and give them the information it’s ending soon and the end date .