PrincessCuddles
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland, Frederick county
Hi,
A couple months ago, we rented our townhouse to a family of three adults (mother, father and mother in law) and the 4 children. We were promised that they would take good care of our home and will abide by the conditions in the lease. Since then, I have visited the property a couple times and it seems to get worse and worse as far as the cleanliness of the home and there is evidence of neglect (trash not being removed, and debris on floor..etc..) We are landlord by happenstance and really not happy about this condition. My question is can we terminate the lease early because of the tenant neglect on taking care of the property? Are we liable for terminating the lease earlier than the 1 year term.?
Lastly, they have been late paying the rent (ie. first of the month) and tend to push the 5 days grace period for the last two payments.
Thank you for your advice.
DPN
Hi,
A couple months ago, we rented our townhouse to a family of three adults (mother, father and mother in law) and the 4 children. We were promised that they would take good care of our home and will abide by the conditions in the lease. Since then, I have visited the property a couple times and it seems to get worse and worse as far as the cleanliness of the home and there is evidence of neglect (trash not being removed, and debris on floor..etc..) We are landlord by happenstance and really not happy about this condition. My question is can we terminate the lease early because of the tenant neglect on taking care of the property? Are we liable for terminating the lease earlier than the 1 year term.?
Lastly, they have been late paying the rent (ie. first of the month) and tend to push the 5 days grace period for the last two payments.
Thank you for your advice.
DPN