Can a landlord evict a tenant for drug dealing?

Can a landlord evict a tenant for drug dealing?

The answer lies within your lease agreement. Almost all attorney-generated leases include a clause allowing you to evict if the tenant is engaging in criminal conduct and/or illicit drug activity. In addition, if the lease is well-written, you likely have a clause that allows you to evict if the tenant’s guests are engaging in those activities.

How can I find out if my tenant is a drug dealer?

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What to do if you suspect drug dealing in an apartment?

In that case, you would need to be able to show a preponderance of evidence that proves that the tenant has been engaging in nuisance behavior and is in violation of the lease. So be prepared to show up with evidence that backs up your case, including the following: Photo evidence of drug paraphernalia in and around the apartment

Can you tell if someone signed a lease for a drug lab?

Tenants who signed the lease never seem to be around: Stories abound of the sweet single mother or young couple who signed the lease, only to discover that this was a front for a clandestine drug lab. Be sure to record tenant vehicle descriptions and license plates.

The answer lies within your lease agreement. Almost all attorney-generated leases include a clause allowing you to evict if the tenant is engaging in criminal conduct and/or illicit drug activity. In addition, if the lease is well-written, you likely have a clause that allows you to evict if the tenant’s guests are engaging in those activities.

With AAOA, landlords have resources at their fingertips. Check out our Landlord Forms page. American Apartment Owners Association offers discounts on products and services for landlords related to your rental housing investment, including rental forms, tenant debt collection, tenant background checks, insurance and financing.

In that case, you would need to be able to show a preponderance of evidence that proves that the tenant has been engaging in nuisance behavior and is in violation of the lease. So be prepared to show up with evidence that backs up your case, including the following: Photo evidence of drug paraphernalia in and around the apartment

Tenants who signed the lease never seem to be around: Stories abound of the sweet single mother or young couple who signed the lease, only to discover that this was a front for a clandestine drug lab. Be sure to record tenant vehicle descriptions and license plates.