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"Tenants from Hell" Take Over New York City Landlords: How to Deal with the Nightmare?
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The Rise of "Tenants from Hell"
According to recent statistics, the number of problematic tenants in New York City has increased by 20% in the past year alone. These individuals, often referred to as "tenants from hell," are notorious for their destructive behavior, which can include:
- Refusing to pay rent or causing unnecessary delays in payment
- Damaging property, including physical harm to the building and its contents
- Causing disruptions to other tenants, including noise, litter, and illegal activities
- Failing to follow building rules and regulations
- Engaging in illegal activities, such as drug use or trafficking
How to Deal with "Tenants from Hell"
Dealing with a "tenant from hell" can be a daunting task, but there are steps you can take to minimize the damage and protect your investment. Here are some expert tips:
- Screen Tenants Thoroughly: Conduct rigorous background checks, credit checks, and reference checks to identify potential problems before renting to a new tenant.
- Create a Comprehensive Lease Agreement: Make sure your lease agreement includes clear guidelines for rent payment, property maintenance, and tenant behavior.
- Establish Open Communication: Encourage open communication with your tenants to address any issues promptly and prevent problems from escalating.
- Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all interactions with your tenant, including emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
- Seek Professional Help: If you’re dealing with a particularly difficult tenant, consider hiring a professional property management company to handle the situation.
- Know Your Rights: Familiarize yourself with local landlord-tenant laws and regulations to ensure you’re protected in case of a dispute.
- Evict Problematic Tenants: If all else fails, know that eviction is a legal option. Work with a qualified attorney to navigate the process and protect your investment.
Landlord’s Nightmare: "Tenants from Hell" Take Over New York City
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So my parents live in a private house and we rent out one of the floors to these elderly couple and their daughter. In my opinion, they’ve been a pain in the ass and I don’t know what my parents can do as landlords.
The issues we have with them is:
1) Each and every time my parents try to increase the rent, they literally refuses to pay it. My parents being kind and all will always postpone the increase because they feel bad. Mind you, we live in NYC so the rent is generally high but their rent is quite reasonable tbh. We are asking for ~$1500 per month for a 3 bedroom and 1.5 bathroom apartment.
2) They would tell us everything that is broken and is in of repair, but would always refuse to let us come upstairs to look at the damage to see whether my parents could fix it themselves or call in people to fix it. I’m not sure how they expect us to fix the issue if they refuse to let us go upstairs to inspect the damages.
Going off of the second point, for years now we have a hole in the ceiling of both of our bathrooms because of the pipe erosion on their bathtubs and toilets and it caused water damage on our ceiling. We held off on the repairs and survived with a hole in our ceilings out of respect for their privacy but this now is kind of getting to a point where we can’t ignore it. So this week we (my parents and the tenant) finally discussed the possibility of having somebody come in and replace the pipes and fix our ceilings. They first was a bit reluctant but my dad told them if they don’t let us do these necessary repairs, they can move. In rebuttal, the tenant decided to ask my dad what he was going to pay the family to move out. (I honestly felt like this is so wrong and feels like a threat) However, they somehow agreed at the end. We call some contractors in and they gave us an estimated timeline of possibly a week to get all the repairs done. Fast forward to yesterday, I guess the repairs came upon some obstacles and they would need an extra day to finish up the repairs. This wasn’t news the tenant wanted to hear so they are now saying they are refusing to let us go upstairs to finish the repairs now. It’s really frustrating what they’re doing because they’re tenants living in OUR house and they’re the ones demanding what we can and cannot do. Now both of my parents bathrooms don’t have a ceiling because they can’t finish the repairs on our unit until they finish the repairs on the tenants unit.
What are our rights as landlords? What can we do? I told my parents to give them three options — let us finish the repairs and if not, we will increase their rent. And if they refuse to pay the increase, then they can move or we can have them evicted.
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Get a lawyer asap
Just post the notice of entry and go in and fix it. They can’t stop you from entering.
You need to get a lawyer now. If they will move if you pay them a reasonable amount, great. Fix it up and rent it for what it’s worth. Your parents need someone with a backbone to manage for them. They’re being too nice.
You need to evict these people. The fact that they asked how much to pay them to move out IS a threat.
It’s illegal for them to refuse entry to the property for repairs and inspection, given proper written notice.
I agree you should talk to a lawyer.
You are letting them walk all over you. Read the NY tenant ordinance as well as any additional local ordinance. You have an absolute right to enter with required notice. They don’t have to be present. If there is an emergency, like a water leak, you can enter without advance notice. You should accompany the contractors upstairs and tell the tenants that if they try to prevent them from performing the repairs, you will evict them. It would be a good idea to consult an attorney for other issues.
Give them 24 hrs notice and walk in. Why are you letting them tell you you can’t. It’s your right. If they block you call the police.
How long have they been there?
Why have they been allowed to continue this behavior?
You have not only the right, but the DUTY, to address all repair needs in a timely fashion.
All you have to do is give them notice and go in to property.
I’m not sure if you can increase the rent if they won’t let you finish repairs.
What is their current lease term?
I would have them sign a new lease whenever the time comes.
Give them notice of the rent increase and an opportunity to vacate.
You can start the eviction process if they refuse to sign, pay the correct amount or vacate.
Call an attorney sooner rather later.
It sounds like they have been around the block with being obnoxious tenants.
24 notice you can enter. Lawyer for rest
1.) stop being forgiving. You are charging them far below market value, they’re taking advantage of your kindness but not paying the increase.
2.) stick a 24hr notice on the door and then enter and evaluate/do the repair. They don’t need to let you in, you just have to give notice.
Time to do some major renovations. Gives you an opportunity to get the tenants out and allows you to fix/upgrade everything that’s wrong with the property.
These are professional tenants. You tried the nice way already, now it’s time to do everything by the book. If they don’t like it then oh well.
Anything emergency you can enter without notice.
They also have to provide access with 24 hours notice
And notice by mail certified mail regular mail and hand delivery if they don’t give access after all that access warranty with the courts
You have criminal minded tenants, nothing good will come from having them in the home going forward. This is a problem that has been simmering and now the time has come to face the battle.
Your parents might want to join a landlord assoc. My apt owners assoc in Ca gave limited free legal advice and publushed a magazine and had an annual convention. They need to either hire a manager or get informed. A legal misstep can cost alot.
NAL- I M assuming you have an agreement signed? Refusal to pay full rent is breech and it’s probably grounds for eviction. If they haven’t paid full rental within 90 days, it depends on the state and city. But I would look into that because you definitely have a case for eviction- see a lawyer that specializes in evictions. – get rid of them.!
Hire a good lawyer for these cases. Can’t stress enough if you’re hiring one, get a good one.
NYC is very pro tenant. You need a landlord tenant attorney. You need to evict them. It will take time and money. It will probably take a year. You don’t want to have them living there when you need to sell. There are certain tenants that a sense of propriety for a property when they live there that long. The fact that they won’t let you in to repair is ridiculous. Ignoring rent increases is ridiculous. If you have to speak with them record the conversations. NYS is a 1 party consent state.
Each state and possibly each city can have different tenant rights to which you must adhere. Making mistakes can be costly for the landlord if not followed correctly. I’d take a copy of the lease to an attorney who specializes in rentals and discuss your rights as a landlord.
I’m a landlord in Texas and I’m perfectly in my right to raise rent once the lease term is up. I can also notify the tenant I do not intend to renew their lease and ask the, to leave once the term is completed.
Be careful when people tell you something is legal or illegal. What may be possible in my state may not be legal in yours. Speak with a lawyer ASAP.
I don’t know that anyone has mentioned this. You are in NYC, with strict landlord-tenant laws that protect tenants, but your parents own a house with three or fewer residential units. That means you can evict those tenants at any time, for any reason. You don’t need to have good cause. You can just kick them out–following all the usual procedures, of course.
And that’s my advice. Give them notice, kick them out, and get someone in there paying market rate. Or closer to market rate. Or at least not being insufferably intransigent.
See a lawyer and maybe the need for a massive amount of repair work will make it easier and faster to evict them.
As an old man I do have sympathy for everyone who’s in a tough spot. But there are probably healthier places for your hopefully-soon-to-ex tenants. Like if necessary doesn’t NY have a fair amount of subsidized ~~elderly~~ *senior* housing? Or for all we know, they could be wealthy and demented. (I understand that it’s not a proper word to use for someone who has dementia – but I can’t think of a more effective descriptor.)
And maybe if the unit is truly uninhabitable it will help get them get into a safer place.
honestly get them out, do your repairs, and rent for market rate
Shit tenants = throw them the fuck out immediately. Don’t put up with nonsense EVER.