Tenant that we are trying to evict for non-payment threatens to damage property

[chico landlord]

Roomate arrangements are prone to failure . Always get a co-signer with roomates , no matter what. I have had tenants threaten to damage unit on the way out but they never followed through with it. Get them out and learn from your mistakes.If you do not know the eviction process perfectly hire a lawyer .

 

[JuliaK]

Roomate arrangements are prone to failure . Always get a co-signer with roomates , no matter what. I have had tenants threaten to damage unit on the way out but they never followed through with it. Get them out and learn from your mistakes.If you do not know the eviction process perfectly hire a lawyer .

Thanks for reassuring. We'll hope that she will not damage.
They were actually a family... once. They are 3 on the lease. Husband, wife and wife's mom. Husband tried to commit a suicide (while in the house, police was called by neighbors). Then he left with money. Although now he is saying that he will be paying for her (who believes that?). He is on disability and works for cash. Wife did not work at the time of signing contract - did not show any papers at least. Now claiming that she works 2 jobs (and has been since long ago!) and will be diligent on payments. She is the one living in the house with 2 girls and 2 dogs. Said if we come into the house without her, the dogs will bite us. She is stating that she hates husband and will never let him back. He is saying that they are re-uniting. Wife's mom disappeared as soon as the contract was signed. She had the biggest check for proof. We do not have her address or address of her place of work.

 

[ecmst12]

It's probably best, in this case, to not antagonize the situation any more than it already is. She didn't pay you. When you go back to court, the eviction should be ordered. You will have to wait to clean up until after she is removed anyway.

 

[MIRAKALES]

Thank you, this is helpful. If anyone think of anything else, similar to this advice, please let me know.
If she does not let us in, can we open it with a key and come in? if she is at home? if she is not at home? I am worried it will be called illegal entry.

The landlord-tenant housing laws within the State of Illinois should be the reference guide.
Both the landlord and tenant should abide by the signed written lease agreement and the housing laws specific to the State of Illinois. The court dismissed the landlord’s eviction case because there were no grounds for eviction. Based upon all information provided by the landlord, the tenant is current with the rent and has not caused any damages to the premises, and there is no basis for eviction provided the tenant is named in the original lease agreement.
http://www.law.siu.edu/selfhelp/info/property/Landlord-Tenant%20Rights%20in%20IL.pdf

Join a Landlord Protection Association and learn the housing laws for the State of Illinois.
The forum should not be a step-by-step guide to how to how to be a landlord or how to manage unconfirmed tenant problems. To address the landlord question, of course, the landlord can enter the premises provide the landlord have given the proper twenty-four (24) hour advance written notice. The landlord should telephone the police in advance if the tenant is perceived to be a potential threat. (Bring an associate to wait outside the premises should the landlord need a witness.) If the locks have been changed by the tenant without authorization, the landlord can change the lockset and provide a new keyset to the tenant. The State of Illinois does not provide a specific rule or law which states whether the landlord can or cannot enter the premises, accordingly, “a landlord may enter with reasonable notice during reasonable times ...”

 

[aldaron]

When renting I've found that a valid checking account open for at least 3 years is a great 1st qualifier, let the banks screen for your 1st qualifier. That right there will weed out 90% of irresponsible people. Then assets, no assets no lease because theres nothing to go after. And ask for records to verify, anyone can get records online nowadays. No proof no lease. Also verify former LLs ownership of said rental property with records online to weed out the friends doing former LL refs. Thats just to start vetting them, then theres eviction records, criminal, credit score. By the time your done you should have a decent tenant. Go back 10 years in rental history and EVERYTHING must be verified. Believe nothing because people lie.

 

[JuliaK]

The landlord-tenant housing laws within the State of Illinois should be the reference guide.
Both the landlord and tenant should abide by the signed written lease agreement and the housing laws specific to the State of Illinois. The court dismissed the landlord’s eviction case because there were no grounds for eviction. Based upon all information provided by the landlord, the tenant is current with the rent and has not caused any damages to the premises, and there is no basis for eviction provided the tenant is named in the original lease agreement.
http://www.law.siu.edu/selfhelp/info/property/Landlord-Tenant%20Rights%20in%20IL.pdf

Join a Landlord Protection Association and learn the housing laws for the State of Illinois.
The forum should not be a step-by-step guide to how to how to be a landlord or how to manage unconfirmed tenant problems. To address the landlord question, of course, the landlord can enter the premises provide the landlord have given the proper twenty-four (24) hour advance written notice. The landlord should telephone the police in advance if the tenant is perceived to be a potential threat. (Bring an associate to wait outside the premises should the landlord need a witness.) If the locks have been changed by the tenant without authorization, the landlord can change the lockset and provide a new keyset to the tenant. The State of Illinois does not provide a specific rule or law which states whether the landlord can or cannot enter the premises, accordingly, “a landlord may enter with reasonable notice during reasonable times ...”

ZThank you for this information.

 

[JuliaK]

When renting I've found that a valid checking account open for at least 3 years is a great 1st qualifier, let the banks screen for your 1st qualifier. That right there will weed out 90% of irresponsible people. Then assets, no assets no lease because theres nothing to go after. And ask for records to verify, anyone can get records online nowadays. No proof no lease. Also verify former LLs ownership of said rental property with records online to weed out the friends doing former LL refs. Thats just to start vetting them, then theres eviction records, criminal, credit score. By the time your done you should have a decent tenant. Go back 10 years in rental history and EVERYTHING must be verified. Believe nothing because people lie.

This is very practical, I appreciate. How do you practically verify that a checking account was open for 3 years? Are there any specific sites that you use to verify assets and former LLC ownership, eviction records, criminal? how much does it cost, approximately, to verify one potential renter?
Yes, you are right, these people lie. And only care about themselves, and they don't care that you also have a family and HAVE TO PAY mortgage for that house... somehow...

 

[aldaron]

They provide the financial records, you cannot access those anywhere. Say on a checking account 2 account statements from 3 years ago that are consecutive and 2 most recent. They can cover account numbers but nothing else. Once a bank gets screwed its almost impossible to open another checking account, let the banks do your 1st vetting saves you time and money. Any reasons as to why they do not have a checking account do not matter they get no lease. Also banks have a multitude of reasons to deny checking accounts and only banks have access to those records not the public.

 

[JuliaK]

They provide the financial records, you cannot access those anywhere. Say on a checking account 2 account statements from 3 years ago that are consecutive and 2 most recent. They can cover account numbers but nothing else. Once a bank gets screwed its almost impossible to open another checking account, let the banks do your 1st vetting saves you time and money. Any reasons as to why they do not have a checking account do not matter they get no lease. Also banks have a multitude of reasons to deny checking accounts and only banks have access to those records not the public.

I agree with what you said. It makes a lot of sense.