In Texas, Tenant for 6 years who was the property owner. 3 months behind on MTM rent. Tenant treats property as if he still owns...meaning very badly. Recently replaced fence and remove 100 ft storm damaged tree. Property tax value is over $400,000, purchased for $80,000.

I have not been diligent in sending past due notices. I have decided to sell rather than evict because home is over 50 yrs and the deplorable condition. Short of hiring an attorney, I am not sure what to do first.

Unless you’re looking for another dependent, start the eviction process. My rent is due on the first, late after 1201 on the third, and on the fourth I text my lawyer to file the unlawful detainer.

Unless you’re looking for another dependent, start the eviction process. My rent is due on the first, late after 1201 on the third, and on the fourth I text my lawyer to file the unlawful detainer.

I'm thinking like Ken - too bad it's not nearby : ).

Back in 2019 - I hired an attorney to evict - made some renovations - and sold for a nice profit.

Let the attorney deal with the tenant - If you don't want to do a renovation just start out with a good clean up and a little paint and go from there.

You have already started by coming to this website for advice - Keep going.

There's nothing like an envelope full of court papers to get a tenant's attention. They start answering their phone again.

Just a guess, but I think you waited too long. Whenever my lower income tenants got more than 30 days behind, they were never able to get caught up and had to be evicted.

If you sell it as is with the deadbeat in place you will get maybe 25 cents on the dollar out of it to another investor who will pick you apart trying to get bottom dollar.

Or, Hire an attorney for $1000 to boot him, then a cleanout guy for $1-2,000, then a handyman to clean it up, paint, new flooring where needed for $5-10,000 and you will get near full price out of it for just a few phone calls, a small dollar investment, and 90 days to make it happen.

So, do you want to sell it for $80,000 or $400,000? I know what I'd do.

Unless you have some experience at doing an eviction-HIRE AN ATTORNEY and evict the non-paying tenant.

Do it Monday. The longer you wait, the harder it is and the more money you lose.

If you want to stay being a landlord, pay attention to the eviction process...you may need it again.

Being a landlord is a get rich slowly program--but it works.

Have made more being a landlord than I did in my professional career...it is a great retirement

just evict. he has already made it clear what he thinks of you. i am informed texas is a better state than calif. or some other bolshevik states.

This group is all good people. I set a 'quit' letter last week. I get a text from tenant asking, 'besides paying back rent and late fees, what could he do to "continue to reside on the property". I am headed to County Clerk office this morning.