Re: Eviction of tenants, WA state

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Thank you. The children are not named as part of the lease,
only listed as part of the number of total residence of the
house, this does not include the 21 year-old that I knew
nothing about, so 4 total occupants. The lease states that the
house can not be sublet without written permission. I gave a
friend written authorization to act as my property manager, she
is talking with the mom today and will inform her that I am
willing to release them from the lease. I agree with you that
age is not a pre-requisite to maturity however, in this case, I
don't know either of the adult children.
On 6/04/05, rrr wrote:
> On 6/04/05, concerned owner wrote:
>> Have tenants on a lease till Dec 05. They have paid their
>> rent in a reasonable manner for the last year, but just
>> found out that Dad accepted a job in another state a few
>> months ago, mom is leaving for the entire summer and
> taking
>> the youngest daughter (17) with her, and leaving an 18
> year-
>> old son, and his 21 year-old sister in charge of the house
>> while they are gone. Can we evict now or do we have to
> wait until the place is destroyed? I've been down this road
> before, and it is not good.
>> Thanks
>
> Quick Disclaimer... Talk to a WA Attorney.
>
> General thoughts... What does your Lease Agreement Say? Are
> the Children parties to the Lease? Does the Agreement allow
> the Parents to sublease?
>
> My working argument is going to be the Parents abandoned the
> House and therefor you have the right to reenter, and the
> Children are in possession.
>
> It would depend on the Parent's response and the Judge and
> what the Lease Says. And WA Law.
>
> You should discuss your concerns with your tenants and tell
> them that you are willing to terminate the lease. Then see
> what they want.
>
> Personally, I wouldn't care because I know 21-y.o. who are
> very responsible and 50 y.o who are trash. But I understand
> your fear.
>