Could this be a reason to evict?? should we let them stay and keep their deposit to fix any damage? they are very difficult people to deal with. need advise on what other landlords would do. thanks --54.242.xx.xx

I wouldn't call it an eviction but I would read our written lease agreement and give them notice to Cure or Quit. And a date to reinspect the cabin for the correction of the violations. That's what I would do. And they are not taking care of the property and yes I would end the agreement at the first point of exit. It will require all these requests and ending lease to be in writing on paper. And you'll have to understand your state laws and be prepared to hire legal help should they stop paying. --172.59.xxx.xx

Good luck! --67.253.xxx.xxx

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A Skunk cant smell its own hole. --69.130.xxx.xxx

You're in NY so I'd suggest a different tack. Give them X day notice (whatever your state requires) that their lease will not be renewed at the end of their term. I would not state a reason just give the notice. If they ask, You can state you are going in a different direction with the rental if you want to state a reason. The real reason is you want them out so you can clean and find decent clean people. Be prepared to evict if you have to. NY i understand is particularly difficult but plenty(NY) might be able to give you pointers. --65.188.xxx.xxx

Two topic that are tough to get across. What is junk and what is dirty. If the residents' are not meeting your expectations, you will need to retrain them. --24.101.xxx.xxx

I'd also suggest that you call a plumber for clogged pipes and add/bill that to their rent charges. I am sure your lease states the tenant is responsible for all clogged drains unless the plumber determines it is from natural causes. You trying to save money by doing it yourself is just costing you aggravation. --65.188.xxx.xxx

Sorry not plenty(MO) but Mapleaf18 [NY] might be able to give you NY advice. Or Hollis(NY) --65.188.xxx.xxx

When in doubt, always refer to your lease. --173.28.xx.xxx

I would jack up the rent,if they move fine if they pay it fine.I would hire someone to clean the pipes and charge them for it.where are you located in NY? --74.77.xx.xx

I can assure it will get worse. You must understand filth and lack of cleanliness is normal for those tenants. They have absolutely NO respect for your property. In SC it is a state law that a tenant must keep a unit CLEAN and NEAT - Not sure about NY. Get them out ASAP --75.182.xxx.xxx

pg, in NY I have had code enforcement write me up as owner for a tenant occupied unit for being too dirty --74.77.xx.xx

Be advised though that you can expect to have 3 to 4X the length of vacancy if you screen then you did in the past, which you should do very carefully since in NYS, you're stuck if you get a bad egg. --64.246.xxx.xx

You make it sound like them paying rent on time is a huge bonus for you, making it sound like this is a hobby for you, not a business endeavor. I don't put up with slobs. They need to clean it up and keep it clean or find some other sucker to rent from. --73.2.xx.xx

Get thee to a Mr. Landlord Boot Camp. There is one in November, I think. --173.28.xx.xxx

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"Paid the rent" is not a magic phrase that somehow gets rid of thousands of dollars lost to filth, damage, and vacancy. Send 'em packing as soon as the lease expires. --184.4.xx.xx

Eileen, so how many years have they been your tenants? Easiest choice is to end tenancy w proper notice. Second option is to inform them that all service calls will be at their expense unless it is determined that your infrastructure is at fault. 3rd, if you need to serve papers look for a process server. Cheaper than a lawyer and they know the rules. For the tub, might an enclosed shower door or splash guards and magnet curtain fasteners help? In the end it sounds like they gotta go from what you say. Can you afford to not have them there, and are you worried a winter vacancy? --172.59.xxx.xx