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Published Jan 7, 2022

609: Evicting a Boarder with a Dangerous Disorder | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into the intricacies of evicting a boarder with a dangerous disorder, exploring legal and ethical implications, while also enhancing skills in communication, time management, and authentic company culture development.
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  • Legal Options

    Navigating the legal landscape of evicting a troubled tenant can be daunting, but and provide insights from legal expert Corbin Payne. Corbin suggests that there might be quicker remedies available, such as proving the tenant's nuisance behavior, which could expedite eviction despite the complexities of landlord-tenant laws 1. He also emphasizes the importance of gathering evidence, like audio or video recordings, to strengthen the case in court 2.

    The police reports are helpful, but going forward Corbin said it would be extremely helpful to get some audio or video of the guy's ranting, raving, the threatening.

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    Additionally, Corbin advises checking the legality of offering financial incentives for relocation, as this varies by state 1.

       

    Reporting Risks

    Reporting a tenant to child services involves serious moral and legal considerations. discusses the potential necessity of reporting the tenant to child welfare services if there's a belief of child abuse or neglect 3. While reporting could protect the child, it might also provoke the tenant, increasing the risk of violence.

    If a child is being abused or neglected, then child welfare can step in.

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    The hosts stress the importance of weighing these risks carefully, considering the tenant's unstable and aggressive behavior 3.

       

    Safety Precautions

    Ensuring personal safety is paramount when dealing with a potentially dangerous tenant. recounts the distressing experiences of a couple living with a paranoid tenant who exhibits aggressive behavior 4. The couple has considered installing surveillance cameras, but the tenant's paranoia complicates this option.

    My wife and I are petrified and had been unable to sleep for the past few weeks.

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    The hosts recommend prioritizing safety and suggest involving the police if the tenant becomes threatening, while also exploring legal avenues to expedite eviction 3.

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