How to Complete Forms for an Eviction Case
My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Colorado (Larimer County)
I bought a duplex and the tenants are rather behind on their rent. Served 3 day notice; haven't paid up so onto court eviction.
The lease (month to month) allows for late fees of $20/day. The form to file has a place for late rent and then damages. Do I include late fees in the rent or damages?
They failed to pay $200 for Feb. and $850 for March. Due on the 1st of each month.
The 3 day notice was up Feb 28th; but they said they would have both months "in the next couple days" so I didn't complete the court part, because I'd rate her avoid that if I can.
Also; lets say they do pay up - I then need to give them a notice to quit; right?
Re: How to Complete Forms for an Eviction Case
A landlord who would rather not go to court has no business being a landlord. But you'll learn to jump on tenants with both feet the longer you are at this.
Remember this when you are dealing with tenants:
1 - They will walk all over you if you let them.
2 - Talking about paying is not paying, paying is paying.
3 - Delay is the deadliest form of denial.
Is this the form you are filling out:
https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms...or%20Trial.pdf
If not, then give me a link to the form that you are using.
As for termination notice after they pay - Do they have a written lease with any time left on it? If so, what is the expiration date? Or are they on a month to month oral agreement? Keep in mind that you assumed the obligation of any lease or rental agreement that they had with the previous owner.
Is this your first time being a landlord?
Re: How to Complete Forms for an Eviction Case
I'd rather they just pay their rent. It's faster that way. And I have a few properties; never had to evict or even post a notice to a tenant. These were hand me down tenants.. issues with them not fully disclosed, apparently.
No; I'm filling out https://www.courts.state.co.us/userf...20Detainer.pdf
Along with all the other required documents for a FED.
There was no agreement when I bought it. Lease was automatically switched to M2M back in 2006 when the yearly expired.
I put them on a month to month. With a verbally agreed move out date of 04/30 - but non-payment is a GTFO sooner.