A landlord and a tenant get into a fistfight after the landlord approaches his tenant to ask for the rent.
While arguing with his tenant, a landlord is blugeoned in the head and dragged out unconscious into the snow on his front porch.
A tenant with a fatal attrraction to his 65-year old female landlord tries to kill her after he receives his eviction notice.
A homeowner loses her 2-family house to foreclosure because she spent most of her money fighting an eviction case with a problem, non-rent paying tenant
These are true examples of what can happen when an eviction goes horribly wrong. The number of new and inexperienced landlords has increased in a real estate market where homeowners are forced to rent out to prevent bank foreclosure. Any one who owns rental income property needs to know the basics of renting out and evicting when necessary.
"Secrets to a Successful Eviction" is a guide for those landlords who have purchased rental income property and need the knowledge or skills to manage a problem tenant. What do you do about a tenant who buys a dog without your permission? When should you send an eviction notice? Learn about the two types of evictions. What should you bring to court to defend your case?
Eviction is the final recourse to a dispute betwen a landlord and a tenant. So, when you have exhausted all the remedies you know to settle a dispute with your tenant, where can you go for help? This book will give you details on how to initiate an eviction and how to follow through with the court process.
ISBN # 13-97860138-2726
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 Vital For Anyone Owning or Managing Rental Property, December 12, 2008 Carolyn Gibson does an excellent job in this book showing the "ins" and "outs" of the eviction process. Yes, this is a rather unpleasant subject, but Gibson shows how the eviction process can be done as quickly, efficiently as possible. The book does explain that eviction should be a last resort and should be done only when a tenant is unruly or refuses to pay the rent. Gibson explains that this is because the landlord will have to pay the rent if the tenant is evicted.
The book then cleanly lays out the action which landlords should take when evicting a tenant. Also, the book provides very good advice as to how the landlord should approach the situation. Gibson explains that the landlord should take a calm, rational approach, and Gibson also outlines how the landlord should deal with an angry, emotional tenant.
In addition, Gibson also goes through what a landlord must do if they own a Section 8 home. The different procedures are outlined and explained that way the landlord will not have quarrels with HUD (Housing in Urban Development) who is in charge of Section 8 housing. In another chapter, Gibson implores the landlord to document everything they possibly can when starting the eviction process. Gibson shows how important it is to have tangible documents and explains which ones will be the most important. All throughout the book, Gibson speaks clearly on how to make this unpleasant process tolerable, and also, what steps a landlord should take to prevent evictions from ever taking place. This book is really helpful for anyone who is a landlord or is looking to become a landlord, and I highly recommend it.
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 Tips for less kicking and screaming, and successful landlord-ing, December 5, 2008
The second great thing about Gibson's book is that she focuses, above all else, on how to avoid an often-expensive, emotional eviction case altogether. She gives great tips and guidelines on what legal steps need to be taken for a slew of infractions, and she writes excellent how-to scenarios, on an elderly person paying rent late to tenant drug use or even pet control. She also gives clear instructions on how each and every step should be documented in case an eviction is finally necessary.
For new landlords or property owners, this book is a must-read. The title points to this being solely about the eviction process, but it's not. It is also a manual on how to be the best landlord one can be. | |
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Why Evict Your Tenant?
Chapter 2 Landlord Policies That Manage Tenant Evictions
Chapter 3 Good Communication is Essential
Chapter 4 Maintain a Rational Approach
Chapter 5 Enlist the Proper Authorities
Chapter 6 Your Eviction Materials
Chapter 7 Non-Payment of Rent Eviction
Chapter 8 Other Reasons to Evict
Chapter 9 Section 8 Eviction
Chapter 10 Evicting Tenants with Special Circumstances
Chapter 11 Do You Have a "Legal" Apartment?
Chapter 12 Document the Problem
Chapter 13 Make Your Decision, Then Stick To It
Chapter 14 Things You Cannot Do To Your Tenant
Chapter 15 Legal Technicalities
Chapter 16 When and How to Hire An Attorney
Chapter 17 What to Do Before You Go to Court
Chapter 18 Your Court Appearance
Chapter 19 Settling Out of Court
Chapter 20 Eviction Received - Prepare For The Move-Out Day
Chapter 21 Tie Up Loose Ends
Summary: A Self-Inventory
Appendix: Landlord Forms
Bibliography
Also available by Carolyn Gibson is "How to Pick The Best Tenant". Purchase at www.Amazon.com or www.BarnesandNoble.com
Secrets to a Successful Eviction for Landlords and Rental Property Managers
