 Felony Charge (by Patricia [IA]) Mar 20, 2015 11:18 AM
 Felony Charge (by Vee [OH]) Mar 20, 2015 11:30 AM
Felony Charge (by Patricia [IA]) Mar 20, 2015 11:49 AM
Felony Charge (by OPM [OR]) Mar 20, 2015 1:16 PM
Felony Charge (by Gail K [GA]) Mar 20, 2015 3:32 PM
Felony Charge (by RentsDue [MA]) Mar 20, 2015 5:43 PM
Felony Charge (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Mar 20, 2015 8:53 PM
Felony Charge (by Patricia [IA]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 11:18 AM
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I have a current tenant who was recently arrested for Sexual Assault/Abuse and is currently charged as a Class C Felony.
The incident did not happen on site and said tenant has not gone to court for a final conviction yet.
We rent on a month-to-month basis only.
Would a 30 day non-renewal probably be in my best interest at this point?
--173.21.xxx.xx |
Felony Charge (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 11:30 AM
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You might want to sit on the sidelines and watch this get to the finish line for the renter, then make a planned move. Why react to something that has not occurred yet. --75.94.xxx.xxx |
Felony Charge (by Patricia [IA]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 11:49 AM
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Thanks for the suggestion! Once a sentencing date is scheduled, if I were to have the Tenant agree to terms on a written document as far as relinquishing all ownership of the unit and all property in said unit, do anyone know if that would be suitable enough or would I still have to follow-up with the proper court filings for an eviction? --173.21.xxx.xx |
Felony Charge (by OPM [OR]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 1:16 PM
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2 cents.
Not knowing anything about IA LL statutes..
I'd also suggest waiting till its done..
Tenant has no 'ownership' interest in the home.
If convicted you'd first give them the typical 30 day notice..
Then if they don't comply move to evict
Please get a LL atty to do this.. it can be technical. --207.55.xxx.xxx |
Felony Charge (by Gail K [GA]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 3:32 PM
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Your tenant has not been found guilty of anything at this point in time. Therefore, do nothing. A lot can happen between now and the end of all of this.
Gail --73.20.xxx.xxx |
Felony Charge (by RentsDue [MA]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 5:43 PM
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Don't know how your state works, and it is true that tenant has only been charged.....but tenant is month- to-month. You can end tenancy with proper notice because there is no lease involved. Criminals are not a protected class. If it is a multi- then everybody in the building already knows what he is charged with and you may lose them if you do nothing. If he gets convicted, good luck getting him out because who is going to take him? If a single family you have time on your side. I know " innocent until proven guilty", but this is a business decision. If he doesn't get convicted ( plea deal, lack of evidence, good lawyer, etc...) are you confident he is not a liability to you. --107.77.xx.xx |
Felony Charge (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Mar 20, 2015 8:53 PM
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Me? I'd sit tight for a while and see what develops. If this is a multi keep an ear open for comments from your other residents.
If he has been officially charged they probably have a good case against him.
I'd also be upfront and direct with him. "Joe, You know that once this hits the newspapers I cannot allow you to stay. Do you have a place you can go?
-BRAD --68.50.xx.xxx |
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