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Hi everyone,
I bought a beautiful, brand new house in an older neighbourhood and then put in a two-bedroom basement suite. I rented the whole house to a young man, his wife and two children. He had a very good credit rating and good references. I let him rent out the basement suite, as I thought that I would then not have to worry about noise complaints etc. The upstairs has four bedrooms and I told him he could rent out one of the rooms, as he is going to university and wanted some help with his rent. I recently found out that his wife and children have moved back to B.C. for the school year and he has rented out every room in the house. He has also rented out the garage. I estimate that he is clearing $1,000 per month on the house. I talked with one of the neighbours and it seems that people are coming and going at all hours of the day and night.
I have been thinking about the following three options:
Thanks!
Kate
I bought a beautiful, brand new house in an older neighbourhood and then put in a two-bedroom basement suite. I rented the whole house to a young man, his wife and two children. He had a very good credit rating and good references. I let him rent out the basement suite, as I thought that I would then not have to worry about noise complaints etc. The upstairs has four bedrooms and I told him he could rent out one of the rooms, as he is going to university and wanted some help with his rent. I recently found out that his wife and children have moved back to B.C. for the school year and he has rented out every room in the house. He has also rented out the garage. I estimate that he is clearing $1,000 per month on the house. I talked with one of the neighbours and it seems that people are coming and going at all hours of the day and night.
I have been thinking about the following three options:
- Do nothing but keep a close eye on the place (and maybe ask for a larger damage deposit)
- Evict him for violating his leaseTell him he can only rent out one room in the upstairs as per the lease
Thanks!
Kate