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My tenant's lease is up in a few weeks (end of May). He lost his job and indicated that he doesn't have the money to pay for the last month rent (due May 1). I still have a month of security deposit so I guess the worst case scenario is that I would have to cover any damages. That said, my concern is what happens if he doesn't move out? It is a doormen condo in Manhattan. Can I simply inform the doormen/management company that his lease is up and he is not allowed in the building after his lease ends? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
It sounds like he is planning to leave and wants you to use the security for the last month due on the lease. Why else would he tell you he can't pay the last month? If he doesn't leave, you will need to legally evict, you can't just deny him access to the apartment.
It sounds like he is planning to leave and wants you to use the security for the last month due on the lease. Why else would he tell you he can't pay the last month? If he doesn't leave, you will need to legally evict, you can't just deny him access to the apartment.
So do nothing if he doesn't pay the May rent? The lease do say I have the right to use the security deposit if I want to. Then take him to small claims court for any damages? Any pointers as to how to legally evict him if he doesn't leave after his lease ends?
Ask him what date he is planning to vacate. Tell him to be sure to remove everything by May 31.
(His response should tell you his intentions pretty clearly.)
Are you planning to take possession and move in or are you going to re-rent to another?
If you get a written record, via e-mail correspondence, all the better for you.
Ask him what date he is planning to vacate. Tell him to be sure to remove everything by May 31.
(His response should tell you his intentions pretty clearly.)
Are you planning to take possession and move in or are you going to re-rent to another?
If you get a written record, via e-mail correspondence, all the better for you.
This is very helpful. I have never experienced this before so I am just trying to get as much info as possible. Hopefully this will not lead to any legal actions. Thanks much.
I certainly hope you're not implying that you'd tell the management and not talk directly to your tenant.
I don't know what "indicated" means. Why didn't you call or write to say that you're very sorry to hear his news, and ask if perhaps he might consider moving out earlier? That way you'd get a clear indication as to whether eviction will be necessary.
I certainly hope you're not implying that you'd tell the management and not talk directly to your tenant.
I don't know what "indicated" means. Why didn't you call or write to say that you're very sorry to hear his news, and ask if perhaps he might consider moving out earlier? That way you'd get a clear indication as to whether eviction will be necessary.
No of course not. I offered him prorated rent if he would leave early but he refused.
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