Violent tenant eviction

[Patrick Strain]

A few months ago, I bought a 4-unit apartment building in a nice neighborhood just down the street from my house. Three of the four tenants are older ladies, while the fourth tenant is a 30-something man. Last night, while on drugs (he admitted to me), he kicked in his own door, and proceeded to make a racket until one of the other tenants called the troopers. The previous owner of the property had rented the apartment to him just a few weeks prior to closing. There is no lease no deposit. I found out today, that this man is a felon who is on probation for violent assault (not disclosed by the former landlord). No charges were pressed last night, but I'm speaking with the responding officer later today. Should I proceed with an eviction, or should I speak with his probation officer? Typically, I don't have an issue dealing with problem tenants, but this dude went to prison for assaulting someone with a 2x4. I'm sure a discussion with the trooper will bring some clarity, but as of right now, I'm not sure what to do. 

[Greg M.]

Call the Parole Officer ASAP. I'd assume they'll have him come in to take a drug test and (depending on the area) yank his parole when it comes back positive.