If I suspect my tenant of using illegal drugs and of letting people who aren’t on the lease live in my property, how should I go about getting her out?
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If I suspect my tenant of using illegal drugs and of letting people who aren’t on the lease live in my property, how should I go about getting her out?
My tenants have split up, leaving only the unstable woman living on my property. My lease says that if one person on the lease breaches, it counts as a breach for all tenants. Is this true? I suspect there are non leased persons living in the house, I suspect that there is illegal drug use, and I know for a fact that the tenant is trying to lease somewhere else right now, and the lease does not expire for another 8 months. What do I do to protect myself?
Asked on November 4, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If you suspect that there is illegal drug use on the premises that you are leasing to your tenants as well as other violations you should consult with a landlord tenant attorney about the best way to try and remove the tenants if that is your desire.
One option is to consult with law enforcement about your concern and then give your tenants notice that you need to inspect the premises as part of your normal maintenance policy. Do the request in writing. Keep a copy for your use. Show up at the inspection with law enforcement and see what is uncovered.
Good luck.
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