A landlord needs one of her currently occupied 3-bedroom apartments to keep maintenance on-site in her apartment complex. That is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you have a question for him please fill out the form below.
Dear Landlord Hank,
We have a property of 70 units. Out of those 70 units, only seven are 3-bedroom units.
I haven’t had a 3-bedroom available for the past seven years, and my maintenance supervisor is on the waiting list for one.
He has told me that he will move out because his family has grown. I am thinking about giving a 90-day notice to any of the tenants who are living in the 3-bedroom units. Can I legally ask them to move out in 90 days with no cause? Or is there another legal option for me? Because we need this maintenance person on-site.
– Maria
Dear Maria,
I understand the need to have maintenance nearby in a community your size.
You would need to look to your lease, under the RENEWAL clause, for the tenants that are occupying the 3-bedroom units – and then follow what the lease says.
If you don’t have current leases, you can give a 90-day notice of termination, but talk to the tenant and give them written notice. And tell them that you will give them a good recommendation, if they deserve that.
Sincerely,
Hank Rossi
Editor’s note. Please check to see if there are any of your local or state rules in your area regarding this issue.
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