How do I tell them to move out? Do I need an excuse/reason? What about relocation costs? --99.59.x.xxx

The 1990s?!?! Just deed them the house! Just kidding. Are you in rent control? If you are, I can't help. If you aren't, give them notice as required. It's over. Have you kept up with rent increases this whole time? --50.107.xxx.xxx

What about relocation costs, if any? --99.59.x.xxx

I was joking about deeding them the house. That is one heck of a long term tenant. Why would you have to pay relocation fees? Is that required where you live? It's highly unlikely. --50.107.xxx.xxx

BTW: Why do you need the wife's permission/cooperation to do work on the house? If something needs to be taken care of, you should be able to give notice to enter and then do it - whether the tenant is there or not. --68.105.xxx.xxx

Unless you are under control no reason is necessary. You will need to give 60 days notice since they have been there over one year. Be sure to offer an inspection with them present two weeks prior to move out to identity any damages you will be charging against their security deposit --75.22.xx.xx

I guess the place would seriously need some renovation after they have been there since 93. Did you do anything since then? --69.141.xxx.xxx

I will post the advice later. --99.59.x.xxx

That's it. Then when they have not vacated on the 61st day, start eviction. Don't accept any rent money after the 60 days are up. --47.157.xxx.xxx

I wouldn't bother doing any upgrades if she can't bother to be available,if she is nuts I would simply stop dealing with her and tell the husband he needs to be the one to contact me. --72.231.xxx.xxx

If they won't agree then let them understand you can't be responsible for any "wanted" repair/upgrade. They will have to pay to have things fixed since you can't agree on entry. All they can do is accept things or move out.... It's now in their hands..not yours....You can breath easier because if they move it's because they can't get along....with the landlord... --47.156.xx.xx

Robert, if i tried any reasoning with my lady it wouldn't work they simply dont think reasonably. A plan like this may work for any reasonably thinking person who got out of sorts. This method would have prolonged my agony and added frustration. I'm the landlord. I run the ship, i have rights too. Only standing up for my right to end with no reason was the only way it was going to be good for me. But i like your idea in other situations. Carry on. --99.203.xx.xxx

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Fred, here in Connecticut,if something has to be done,I just go and do it at my time frame,if not then it doesn't get done,I don't need anyone's permission,neither should you.If they pay the rent when they're supposed to,I'd let them stay.Then when they decide to vamouse,then do what you have to..........charlie.................................................................................... --174.199.x.xxx

Fred, typically relocation assistance is mandated in rent controlled areas and you are required to pay it. Since you are NOT rent controlled, you are NOT REQUIRED to pay any of their expenses. However if you want to try cash-for-keys the cash amount is negotiable. Alternatively you could give them a "happy clause" letter. --47.157.xxx.xxx

Give them their 60 day notice. Let them know how much overstay rent costs. Dont give them a reason. If they persist, all you tell them is that you need to have your house back. --174.216.xx.xxx