Rental Property Investor · Seal Beach, CA · Member since 2016 · 115 posts · 85 votes
Hey Bpers,
I need some advice/expertise from you experienced gurus! I closed on an a property back in May and after close, one of the tenant informed me that he was getting a $300 kick back every month from the owner for “maintenance.” None of this was every disclosed, but none the less, I informed him that I have a gardener and I won’t be able to pay the $300. Mind you his rent is about $600 under market...
Fast forward to August, rent wasn’t paid on time, we sent a letter, he sent the rent check, which just bounced...
He has a retirement from the Navy and has not been affected by Covid nor has he notified us of any financial hardships.
With that being said, what are my options to get this guy out?
Investor · Marin County California · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
6y
This renter may be the reason why the owner decided to sell. The California eviction moratorium is a moving target right now as it winds its way through the courts and legislature. Safest bet is to offer cash for keys.
Investor · Marin County California · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
6y
This renter may be the reason why the owner decided to sell. The California eviction moratorium is a moving target right now as it winds its way through the courts and legislature. Safest bet is to offer cash for keys.
Rental Property Investor · Chico, CA · Member since 2016 · 633 posts · 336 votes
6y
@James M. Welcome! Have you called him about the bounced check? That would be my first step. If he has paid the prior two months maybe he has a reason. Give him a call and go from there. Good luck and keep us posted.
Real Estate Broker · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2018 · 168 posts · 120 votes
6y
@James M.
Hey James,
You won't be able to evict this tenant for a while. Even with eviction courts back open Sept. 1st, judges will be backed up for weeks at the minimum once they do.
If you want to get this guy out, cash for keys is your only hope. Otherwise, you'll need to work toward a compromise with the tenant. Some rent money is better than no money at this point.
Rental Property Investor · Seal Beach, CA · Member since 2016 · 115 posts · 85 votes
6y
Thanks for all the reply guys! Elder gentleman, who doesn’t have a phone or email, so communication is terrible at best. I’ll be stopping by the property tomorrow to have some words with him.