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Donna D

started a topic over 14 years ago

I am a new landlord and I have made a ton of mistakes. I have a renter that was recommended by a mutual friend. I did not have the renter complete an application and the past year has been miserable. I tried to work with the tennant when I set the rent due date and they continue to pay rent, not on the due date, but the last day before the late fee kicks in; and one of the rent checks bounced. So now that it is time to renew the lease, I am asking the tennant for a formal application (I'm using the one on this site). I told the renter it is a formality, but I would like to have the information since I never did a credit check and honestly don't know the person or have any information if I ever did need to pursue legal process. Am I within my legal right to ask for the application? The tennant is balking about providing the information. The property is in Virginia. Thank you!

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Myron P

said over 14 years ago

A tenant who thinks they are doing you a favor will drive you nuts. Stay in control. Nice guys finish last in this business. From VA landlord to VA landlord, I would complete the application. I usually get a copy of drivers license and ss# because this will probly be the only legit info, they do lie you know. or send a 30 day notice to terminate. VA laws work in the tenants favor to live in your place for 60 days without paying a dime in rent, not yours. (and that's if you follow due process, if not it could be longer). Ex. You have to give a 5 day grace period on rent before submitting a 5 day notice to pay or quit. You then file and unlawful detainer that takes about a month to get to court. If tenant shows for court, the judge can grant them extra 10 days of free stay in your place. It goes on.

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Stan M

said over 14 years ago

I'm not sure how an application will help you. If you do not wish to continue with this tenant, either send them a 30 day notice to vacate. However, if they are violating their lease agreement (not paying rent, etc), send them a 3-day notice (Check with your state. Every state has its own laws).

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Donald G

said over 14 years ago

I myself would question , do I want to go thru with this person another year , If you think about it ,is it worth having a person of this nature in my house Your tenant seems to be uncoperative