In this unit, you will learn how to deal with problem tenants before they drive all your great tenants away.
This is one of the stressful parts of the job, but we’ve discovered a number of ways to calm tenants down while persuading them to follow the rules.
In many cases, you can turn problem tenants around into great tenants.
In this module, you’ll learn how to minimize the stress and take care of businesses.
Lessons In This Module
- Module 8 – Introduction
- Deal With Lease Violations
- How to Handle Late Rent, Partial Payments, Hot Checks and Unpaid Rent
- Deal with the “Future Hotel Owner” (Guests)
- Deal with the “Junkyard Owner”
- How to Deal with the Loud, Party Crowd
- How to Handle Criminal Behavior
- The Eviction Process
- Next Steps & Action Items
Bonus Interviews
- Interview: How to Deal with “Guests” Living In Your Park
- Interview: How Ray Turned Around a Really Bad Park
Resources
You may need to right-click the following links and select Save Link As to download the file to your computer
Document Description Download / Link
Notice of Non-Payment of Rent Use this as a template for creating your own Notice of Non-Payment of Rent to give to tenants who have not paid their rent.
Have your final version reviewed by your attorney or landlord-tenant legal specialist.Download Word Doc
Rental Agreement Violation Letter (7 Day Notice) Use this a template for creating your own 7 Day Notice for breach of the lease agreement. Your lease may allow for different cure periods, so you might consider making different versions of this document or you may want to create a toned-down version for minor infractions.
IMPORTANT: Have your final version reviewed by your attorney or landlord-tenant legal specialist - STATE LAWS VARY SIGNIFICANTLY. For example, in New Mexico, you have to hand deliver a copy and send a copy via registered mail.Download Word Doc
Eviction Notice Eviction notices vary significantly from state to state. Contact your landlord-tenant legal specialist or attorney for a form specific to the state where you operate your mobile home park. Consult with your attorney.
30 Day Notice to Terminate Rental Agreement Use this a template for creating your own 30 day notice. Your lease may allow for different cure periods, so you might consider making different versions of this document of use the "Rental Agreement Violation Letter"
IMPORTANT: Have your final version reviewed by your attorney or landlord-tenant legal specialist - STATE LAWS VARY SIGNIFICANTLY. Download Word Doc
Warning Letter This is a useful template that you can use where your tenant has committed a minor infraction or where you want to go a little easy on them (especially if there may be the chance you are mistaken). Download Word Doc