Hello everyone . I owm some properties and the tennants who reside there are always reluctant to pay thier rent on time . A particular man is even owing up to a year and keeps bringing up stories .I plan on removing everybody from the house and bringing new people . Can they be forcefully ejected or have to be served the normal 3 months quit notice even after owing for more than six months to a year ?

What does it state in the tenancy agreement??

Usually there should be a clause of when they default in payment....what is the time period? cz I believe they have extended beyond the notice

I think it depends on what your “terms and conditions” say.. If your lawyer didn’t indicate such clause in the contract, then too bad for you. It’s always stress-free when all relevant clauses are incorporated into the agreement, and signed by the two parties.

Owning rent for 6/12 months is too long, it’s your property and it’s business. When you’re too lenient, people tend to take you for granted. If they can’t pay their rent, meet with your lawyer, and proceed for evictions..

I think you have to get your Lawyer to officially serve them a quit notice. They will sign a copy each, you give them one and hold one for proof. The notice lasts for three months and after that, you go to the the Local Government Secretariat, I think there are people there responsible for evicting unwanted property trespassers - someone said they are called Sheriffs. Copy the Police too in your letter to the Local Government. The Local Govt guys will do the eviction for you smoothly, no stress. If you follow this, there will be no repercussions.

ericosky:
I think you have to get your Lawyer to officially serve them a quit notice. They will sign a copy each, you give them one and hold one for proof. The notice lasts for three months and after that, you go to the the Local Government Secretariat, I think there are people there responsible for evicting unwanted property trespassers - someone said they are called Sheriffs. Copy the Police too in your letter to the Local Government. The Local Govt guys will do the eviction for you smoothly, no stress. If you follow this, there will be no repercussions.

I think I will just do this , because it's a regular habit from them , they never pay rent on time , and sometimes pay in bits which the money can't be useful , will visit the LGA

lilzika:
I think it depends on what your “terms and conditions” say.. If your lawyer didn’t indicate such clause in the contract, then too bad for you. It’s always stress-free when all relevant clauses are incorporated into the agreement, and signed by the two parties.

Owning rent for 6/12 months is too long, it’s your property and it’s business. When you’re too lenient, people tend to take you for granted. If they can’t pay their rent, meet with your lawyer, and proceed for evictions..

I'm not sure it's indicated in the agreement , I'm currently not around but will check when I get home . But I doubt if it was . In this scenario what do I do ? Because they pay in bits most times and the money can't be useful sometimes

Get a lawyer

frankmoney:
Hello everyone . I owm some properties and the tennants who reside there are always reluctant to pay thier rent on time . A particular man is even owing up to a year and keeps bringing up stories .I plan on removing everybody from the house and bringing new people . Can they be forcefully ejected or have to be served the normal 3 months quit notice even after owing for more than six months to a year ?