Eviction while managing out of state

Indianapolis, Indiana
Managing Your Property
2yFollow

Eviction while managing out of state

Elizabeth Park
Member since 2022 · 70 posts · 21 votes

Hello, 

I manage the rentals myself because our manager recently resigned. I need to evict someone in Indiana and I live in California.  What is the process. Do I have to hire an attorney for this and how much will it cost? Thank you for your help!

0Reply
64 views

Most Popular Reply

Laura Stayton
Property Manager · DE · Member since 2023 · 248 posts · 133 votes
2y

Yes, I highly recommend you get an attorney to make sure notices are sent properly and court is filed correctly etc.  No idea of cost for the state or how long it will take in Indiana.  In Delaware the process takes about 3 months start to finish (or more) so the sooner you get started the better.

1Reply
See this reply in the discussion

8 Replies

Jump to latestLatest
  • Laura Stayton
    Property Manager · DE · Member since 2023 · 248 posts · 133 votes
    2y

    Yes, I highly recommend you get an attorney to make sure notices are sent properly and court is filed correctly etc.  No idea of cost for the state or how long it will take in Indiana.  In Delaware the process takes about 3 months start to finish (or more) so the sooner you get started the better.

    1Reply
  • Travis Biziorek
    Investor · Arroyo Grande, CA · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    Hey Elizabeth, yep... not really hard to do. 

    While I can't speak for Indiana I can tell you in Michigan it's not all that complex. Hire an attorney (usually about $300) to take it from start to finish.

    Then, if it gets to that point, you may need a bailiff to come out with a dumpster and throw everything out. This could be another $1,000 - $1,500. 

    1Reply
  • Elizabeth Park
    OP
    Member since 2022 · 70 posts · 21 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Laura Stayton:

    Yes, I highly recommend you get an attorney to make sure notices are sent properly and court is filed correctly etc.  No idea of cost for the state or how long it will take in Indiana.  In Delaware the process takes about 3 months start to finish (or more) so the sooner you get started the better.


     Thank you for your reply. I will get on it asap. 

    0Reply
  • Elizabeth Park
    OP
    Member since 2022 · 70 posts · 21 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Travis Biziorek:

    Hey Elizabeth, yep... not really hard to do. 

    While I can't speak for Indiana I can tell you in Michigan it's not all that complex. Hire an attorney (usually about $300) to take it from start to finish.

    Then, if it gets to that point, you may need a bailiff to come out with a dumpster and throw everything out. This could be another $1,000 - $1,500. 


     This is helpful! Thank you so much for your reply. I'll be reaching out to an attorney soon 

    0Reply
  • Michael SmytheBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Metro Detroit · Member since 2023 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    2y

    Hire an attorney that specializes in evictions as opposed to a jack-of-all-trades attorney.

    Logical Property Management4.9457 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
    1Reply
  • Elizabeth Park
    OP
    Member since 2022 · 70 posts · 21 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Michael Smythe:

    Hire an attorney that specializes in evictions as opposed to a jack-of-all-trades attorney.


     Thank you. That seems to be advice I've been getting. Will do.

    0Reply
  • Kerry Noble JrPro Member
    Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    Yes let me know.....i can help you and help you self manage going forward if you need help

    1Reply
  • Elizabeth Park
    OP
    Member since 2022 · 70 posts · 21 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Kerry Noble Jr:

    Yes let me know.....i can help you and help you self manage going forward if you need help


    Appreciate that! 

    0Reply
Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.
Log InJoin for Free