My tenant might be a prostitute

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My tenant might be a prostitute

Andrew Carlson
Rental Property Investor · Rochester, MN · Member since 2017 · 224 posts · 323 votes

The tenants ‘boyfriend’ leaves the property and oddly enough, another male shows up for a short amount of time. This happens regularly, according to the on-site care taker of the property.

There’s either drug dealing, prostitution or a combo of both going on.

She is on a month to month lease.

Is it ethical/legal to kick someone out for suspicion of such activities??

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Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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Who cares if shes screwing some dude. And where the heck do you come up with prostitution or drugs as the reason she has a visitor?

Seriously this is one of the more crazy things I've read here in awhile. That is the womans home.  Your a landlord, not a parent.

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
    5y

    Well then, looks like you have yourself a bonafide hooker...

    And pay no attention to those who insist you stop judging. Everyone judges. Constantly. It's human nature.

    So you have someone running an illegal business on your business premises. Either get her to cut you in or boot her out....eventually you'll get involved in her mess. And when it becomes evident that you know (or suspected), could mean trouble for you.

    I don't know why you wouldn't get rid of her. It is not relevant whether anyone approves of her lifestyle or not. This is business and that type of lifestyle attracts bad/weird s**t. Do you want that on your property?

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  • Patti RobertsonBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Virginia Beach, VA · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Andrew Carlson Have you looked up her criminal history in your state database? Do that and let us know what you find. Inquiring minds want to know!

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  • Nathan GesnerBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Cody, WY · Member since 2010 · 28k+ posts · 41k+ votes
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    If you have evidence, I recommend talking to her. Let her know what you know, that it's not acceptable, and tell her she can go the easy way or the hard way. She'll probably move on.

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  • Account Closed
    Member since 2021 · 237 posts · 153 votes
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    @Nathan G.

    Or the boyfriend bubba will squeeze the toothpaste out of your tube for ya.

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  • Steve Dockins
    Member since 2021 · 9 posts · 5 votes
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    I would need an under simplified scenario to offer any advice. 

    Neighbors, managers, or other tenants complaining?? Even rumors spreading would be a concern. 

    I live in a small rural area. I would NOT want to be the guy that owned “The Whorehouse” even if I was able to escape prosecution.

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  • Que Tran
    Real Estate Agent · Scranton PA · Member since 2019 · 93 posts · 98 votes
    5y

    OMG, I had this happen last year.  She was the nicest girl, but she would make several payments in a day. $25, $30, $10, $45, $25 (all online).  It was weird at first, but figured out that had to be it.  Thank you for posting.  This brought back funny memories.

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  • TJ Hess
    Member since 2020 · 4 posts · 2 votes
    5y

    @Mike Dymski 🤣

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  • Matt M.
    Specialist · Easton, PA · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    5y

    Nothing wrong with being an “essential” worker

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  • Brian Zaug
    Lagrangeville, NY · Member since 2017 · 144 posts · 218 votes
    5y

    @Andrew Carlson prostitution can be very lucrative. She'll pay her rent

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  • Account Closed
    Valencia, CA · Member since 2021 · 42 posts · 21 votes
    5y

    I want to throw in my opinion but it may come off wrong since I’m a female. I’ll say it anyway.

    First of all, who cares if she’s paying her rent. And, who cares if she’s paying her rent and not causing any problems. If she’s paying rent, good for her that she’s getting her bills paid! Regardless of how you’ve assumed the situation to be purely as a result of gossip..

    Now if she’s drug dealing, that can definitely pose a problem. If it hasn’t already, it eventually will. Drugs and related activities always come with issues. However, sex workers don’t always come with drug activities. That’s a stereotype.

    Maybe know your facts before you take action. Send out a letter reminding tenants what is and is not acceptable.

    In the mean time… Have a little fun. Go hit up a strip club. Married? Take your wife. You guys might just enjoy yourselves.

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  • Antonio A.
    Member since 2020 · 8 posts · 1 vote
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    @Andrew Carlson

    1866?

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  • Antonio A.
    Member since 2020 · 8 posts · 1 vote
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    @Andrew Carlson

    February 1692 – May 1693

    The END

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  • Ify (Bobby) Anizoba
    Specialist · Atlanta Metro Area, GA · Member since 2020 · 38 posts · 23 votes
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    @Andrew Carlson

    I’m absolutely loving the comments, but here’s my take, if she has a system in place to keep her customers (based on what you said) or her friends (what it could actually be 🤷🏽‍♂️) organised and respectful when they’re over at her place, that’s clearly been working, then you need to keep collecting that steady rent and possibly even up the rent and get her to sign a new lease. Are you in the real estate business? or are you trying to be in her business? Be a landlord and focus on what pays you.

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  • Jaquetta T Ragland
    Real Estate Agent · Winston Salem, NC · Member since 2014 · 486 posts · 303 votes
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    @Andrew Carlson have you done an inspection since she’s been there? But if it’s month to month, you can evict without reason...just give her enough time per your lease.

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  • Michael AzzamBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2020 · 18 posts · 17 votes
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    That sounds like a great idea.  Give her the boot over a hunch.   

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  • Sharon Rosendahl
    Investor · Quilcene, WA · Member since 2017 · 230 posts · 169 votes
    5y

    Knowing it is more than one guy per day does change my answer a little but not much. If there are no complaints or problems and you are in a neighborhood where this is common then I wouldn't worry much. Also, you still don't know she is doing something illegal but she may be running a legal business, which could violate your lease terms. If your building is the problem building then you need to clean up and I would probably give everyone 60 days notice to get out, rehab and improve my tenant quality.

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  • Joe SplitrockPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 18k+ votes
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    Any illegal activity like drug dealing, prostitution or gambling can attract unwanted elements. That can include organized crime or criminals looking for someone to rob who won't call the police. Even worse, people can end up shot, dead or in jail. In my opinion that is too much risk for a business.

    Everyone can joke about prostitution all day, but this could be a case of sex trafficking. Her boyfriend could be her pimp. Or she could be doing something totally legitimate like massage (minus the happy ending). Nobody really knows. All we have here is a suspicion. 

    If you are concerned, have a discussion with her. I sure wouldn't throw her out or involve the police without more evidence. 

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  • Bruce WoodruffPro Member
    Contractor/Investor/Consultant · San Diego / Phoenix · Member since 2021 · 12k+ posts · 15k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Joe Splitrock:

    Any illegal activity like drug dealing, prostitution or gambling can attract unwanted elements. That can include organized crime or criminals looking for someone to rob who won't call the police. Even worse, people can end up shot, dead or in jail. In my opinion that is too much risk for a business.

    Everyone can joke about prostitution all day, but this could be a case of sex trafficking. Her boyfriend could be her pimp. Or she could be doing something totally legitimate like massage (minus the happy ending). Nobody really knows. All we have here is a suspicion. 

    If you are concerned, have a discussion with her. I sure wouldn't throw her out or involve the police without more evidence. 

    This post pretty much sums it up. 

    Enough speculation. Go have the talk, OP and let us know what she says.... 

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  • Gord Collins
    Toronto, Canada · Member since 2018 · 20 posts · 12 votes
    5y

    In the Biden era, this might be just a work at home thing :)  Just kidding, sounds like Patricia has the key strategy to avoid the perils as you get it all turned around. You sound like a brave investor!

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  • Roxanne Whitaker
    Realtor · Gettysburg, PA · Member since 2020 · 38 posts · 11 votes
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    @Andrew Carlson if she’s on a month-to-month lease then you have the right to give her the time in the lease whether it’s 30 or 60 days to vacate. You can always ask for updated income paystubs Just be careful and don’t break any fair housing laws. 

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  • Steven Foster Wilson
    Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Andrew Carlson:

    The tenants ‘boyfriend’ leaves the property and oddly enough, another male shows up for a short amount of time. This happens regularly, according to the on-site care taker of the property.

    There’s either drug dealing, prostitution or a combo of both going on.

    She is on a month to month lease.

    Is it ethical/legal to kick someone out for suspicion of such activities??

     If she's a business woman then she will be open to profit sharing. Take a 20% royalty for hosting, unfortunately that means that technically you become her pimp.

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  • Martin Carew
    Member since 2020 · 9 posts · 1 vote
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    I am the only one who read it that she had a mouth to mouth lease? Hmm

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  • Ify (Bobby) Anizoba
    Specialist · Atlanta Metro Area, GA · Member since 2020 · 38 posts · 23 votes
    2y

    This is still one of the crazier things I’ve read on this platform. 

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