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I had a new tenant setup for my rental house. Checked references and met them a couple of times. Young family seemed trustworthy. I got a holding deposit and ½ month rent as deposit and allowed them to move in 2 days early.
It just so happened that Interact was down that weekend so they couldn’t transfer the rent that day. Two weeks later (after calls and texts) I found out one of them had lost their job and they couldn’t pay the rent. They agreed to move out asap. That was two weeks ago. However, they have left some items in the house and still have keys. I have texted them and left voicemails without reply. The lost rent is $1250 (ish) and I had to lower the rent to get someone in with short notice (another $900) plus cleaning, etc. (Another $350) A total of $2,500.
I have managed to find a new tenant who wants to move in this weekend.
Two questions.
1. Can I pursue the outgoing tenant for these costs ? If so, what would be the best methodology ? Collection agency ?
2. Do I have to issue the outgoing tenant with any paperwork stating forfeiture before new tenant can move in
Any help or further suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
It just so happened that Interact was down that weekend so they couldn’t transfer the rent that day. Two weeks later (after calls and texts) I found out one of them had lost their job and they couldn’t pay the rent. They agreed to move out asap. That was two weeks ago. However, they have left some items in the house and still have keys. I have texted them and left voicemails without reply. The lost rent is $1250 (ish) and I had to lower the rent to get someone in with short notice (another $900) plus cleaning, etc. (Another $350) A total of $2,500.
I have managed to find a new tenant who wants to move in this weekend.
Two questions.
1. Can I pursue the outgoing tenant for these costs ? If so, what would be the best methodology ? Collection agency ?
2. Do I have to issue the outgoing tenant with any paperwork stating forfeiture before new tenant can move in
Any help or further suggestions would be greatly appreciated.