Landlord Question and Answer Forum

my tenant moved out 8 months into her 1year lease. She completely vacated. Three days later she now wants to move back in as my lease has a 1000.00 rerent clause and she new it from the beginning but now does not want to pay it. She is playing lets make a deal and does not seem to understand this is a legal document. She had damaged and stolen from her fellow tenants and they do not want her in the house. Do I have to let her back in and can I hold her responsible for her full lease amount?

No you do not have to let her back in and if she has stolen from roommates they should report it as a criminal activity. She had moved out and she needs to stay out, especially if she will not pay the re-rent fee. If you must make it more official then it already is, start the eviction process for that tenant and submit the proper paperwork tot he courts.

Posted by Patty H, on Thursday, August 6, 2015

If I follow through with eviction can I still go to small claims ct to recoup all my rent. Can I add any attorney fees and court fees and eviction fee and my time onto my claim in court?

Posted by Sandra P, MN on Thursday, August 6, 2015