Get rid of him as a worker as he will only retaliate.

I have a long term tenant that I allowed to "clean" a rental for me (against my better judgment). Two hours later she was knocking on my door wanting $150.00 for a really awful job. We ended up having to do it ourselves, lesson learned. I didn't know until I went there that it wasn't worth it but since I wanted to keep peace we let it go.

Let's just say all late fees get collected, no exceptions! I'm getting that 150.00 back one way or another.

Never a good idea to mix relationships.

Good thoughts not allowing the occupancy to move forward, besides the missing supplies and tools the opportunity to convert your place into a drug distribution point in the area - all of these will help your hairdresser with coloring appointments and blood pressure pills besides helping you get some TV news exposure behind sherriff and police captain explanations of what else happened over thereand how the area will be safer with you behind bard for at least a few years - doesn't that sound like fun?

He didn't complete the application because he knows he could not qualify. He thought he could trick you/take advantage of you/your good nature. He thought you would just let him move in.

I agree with the others above.

The relationship has soured. Now you know he is hiding things from you. That could be OK - I mean, people don't know everything about my personal life. BUT they do know how I act professionally and in public, toward them & others. If you think his professional behavior or attitude has/will change toward you because of this (most likely), take steps to protect yourself & your property.

Even though he does not have your approval to move in there, he is still looking for a place to go, and he knows about your vacant house.

Change the locks & lockbox code - anything that could possibly allow him in.

melinda,

Never let a worker move in. Not good to blur the line between customer and LL. And they won't move out.

He's homeless, maybe couch surfing.

I'm guessing you did not have him sign your Independent Contractor Agreement and W9 for the IRS.

Firing? I don't know but I don't get too worked up about not willing to compete an app.

Excellent advice I got about hiring - only trust them as far as you can throw them, even the good ones.

BRAD

melinda,

Never let a worker move in. Not good to blur the line between customer and LL. And they won't move out.

He's homeless, maybe couch surfing.

I'm guessing you did not have him sign your Independent Contractor Agreement and W9 for the IRS.

Firing? I don't know but I don't get too worked up about not willing to compete an app.

Excellent advice I got about hiring - only trust them as far as you can throw them, even the good ones.

BRAD