I own property in Indianapolis but have moved out of state.
My house has been for sale for 2 years.
I rented to a guy and agreed to allow him to move in and pay damage deposit over his first three months of rent (mistake).
Once he had possession he got all aggressive and told me he was not going to pay the deposit for various reasons. But he did still pay rent.
Until this month and he is now 11 days late on rent. Today I have mailed the 10 day eviction letter to start the process (tenant does not know this yet).
THIS IS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS.
For the first time in two years, I have a person possibly interested in buying the property. I gave my renter notice to show the apartment (email and phone) and when they went, there were new locks on the doors so they could not see the place. I emailed the tenant last week and he responded and said he would contact the realtor and get him a copy of the key.
This is the last I have heard from him (6 days ago). Since then he refuses to take calls or respond to emails and texts. I am always friendly.
My highest priority right now is showing the property.
Can I hire a locksmith to go and remove the locks and put new ones on the door? I am not interested in LOCKING HIM OUT... I just want access to show to the potential buyer. I could leave a note on the door telling him he can call and get keys.
Indiana law says I have access to show the property. So does that mean I can break through the door if I need to? It also says it in the lease.
My biggest problem is I am 1000 miles away. Very very frustrating.
Any suggestions or advice is GREATLY GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
cjWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My house has been for sale for 2 years.
I rented to a guy and agreed to allow him to move in and pay damage deposit over his first three months of rent (mistake).
Once he had possession he got all aggressive and told me he was not going to pay the deposit for various reasons. But he did still pay rent.
Until this month and he is now 11 days late on rent. Today I have mailed the 10 day eviction letter to start the process (tenant does not know this yet).
THIS IS THE LEAST OF MY PROBLEMS.
For the first time in two years, I have a person possibly interested in buying the property. I gave my renter notice to show the apartment (email and phone) and when they went, there were new locks on the doors so they could not see the place. I emailed the tenant last week and he responded and said he would contact the realtor and get him a copy of the key.
This is the last I have heard from him (6 days ago). Since then he refuses to take calls or respond to emails and texts. I am always friendly.
My highest priority right now is showing the property.
Can I hire a locksmith to go and remove the locks and put new ones on the door? I am not interested in LOCKING HIM OUT... I just want access to show to the potential buyer. I could leave a note on the door telling him he can call and get keys.
Indiana law says I have access to show the property. So does that mean I can break through the door if I need to? It also says it in the lease.
My biggest problem is I am 1000 miles away. Very very frustrating.
Any suggestions or advice is GREATLY GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
cjWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?