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Maria D'Aura
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I'm buying a multifamily with long term tenants currently month to month. All want to stay and I'm planning to offer new leases once the deal closes. However, one has a near hoarding situation going on. I'm looking for advice on the best way to handle the situation. There are some repairs I plan to have done and it will require they clear some areas in order to have the work done. Any form letter I can use stating it needs to be cleaned up for repairs and before a new lease will be offered.

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Originally posted by @Maria D'Aura:

I'm buying a multifamily with long term tenants currently month to month. All want to stay and I'm planning to offer new leases once the deal closes. However, one has a near hoarding situation going on. I'm looking for advice on the best way to handle the situation. There are some repairs I plan to have done and it will require they clear some areas in order to have the work done. Any form letter I can use stating it needs to be cleaned up for repairs and before a new lease will be offered.

Trying to get them to clean up is a waste of time and energy. Give them notice and get them out. A hoarder will never improve; they'll only wear you down until you stop caring. It will take you twice as long to work around them. Their lifestyle could be attracting pests or otherwise damaging the rental. Get them out, clean it up, renovate, and find a normal renter.

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