Hello,
After evaluating probably over 100 properties in the Durham region I was excited to go visit the first property that really met all the key metrics (first and foremost being cash flow positive).
I arrive at the property and greet the agent. The agent was told the tenant would not be there. Well, not the case. In fact, the current tenant refused to leave. The tenant is not rude about it and encourages us to view the property. The tenant and two other people hang out while we view the property. As we enter I smell marijuana. Not a big deal I think to myself--so what if they have the odd joint. But then I go into the den and see an aquarium (?) with 2-4 marijuana plants...
Oh boy.
What should I do here? The property is great. Really good value, high rental demand. It makes a lot of sense. This is not some seedy part of town where you would expect to find such activity. I've been doing some research and apparently these plants can do serious property damage. Do I have grounds to evict the tenant? I don't even know if it's illegal to have a few plants for personal use?
Man, what a bummer.
After evaluating probably over 100 properties in the Durham region I was excited to go visit the first property that really met all the key metrics (first and foremost being cash flow positive).
I arrive at the property and greet the agent. The agent was told the tenant would not be there. Well, not the case. In fact, the current tenant refused to leave. The tenant is not rude about it and encourages us to view the property. The tenant and two other people hang out while we view the property. As we enter I smell marijuana. Not a big deal I think to myself--so what if they have the odd joint. But then I go into the den and see an aquarium (?) with 2-4 marijuana plants...
Oh boy.
What should I do here? The property is great. Really good value, high rental demand. It makes a lot of sense. This is not some seedy part of town where you would expect to find such activity. I've been doing some research and apparently these plants can do serious property damage. Do I have grounds to evict the tenant? I don't even know if it's illegal to have a few plants for personal use?
Man, what a bummer.