When tenants violate the terms of their lease agreement, landlords often have to handle an eviction. From recouping costs to scheduling eviction hauling, follow the tips below to make the process as smooth and cost-effective as possible.

A Guide for Uncomplicated Tenant Eviction

1. Recoup Lost Costs

You may have legal grounds to recoup lost costs if your tenant owes you back rent or if they significantly damaged the property. Review your lease agreement and landlord-tenant laws in your area to determine what steps can be taken. Ways to recoup those costs may include retaining their security deposit and last month’s rent, keeping any belongings left on the property, or suing the tenant.

2. Research Eviction Laws

Every area has laws regarding how eviction must be handled. You will be required to notify tenants that they are being evicted at certain times and in specific ways and that they can recover their belongings left in the property. Some tenants will choose to raise a complaint or sue, so keep a thorough record of all communications to prove that you completed these tasks with due diligence.

3. Schedule Eviction Hauling

Once you believe that the tenant has abandoned the property, you’ll want to get it back on the rental market as soon as possible. Schedule an eviction hauling service to collect any garbage or belongings that were left on the premises. They will remove any items left in the home efficiently so that you can begin cleaning and flip the property.

Junk Gone Today offers eviction hauling services in Garfield Heights, OH, and throughout Northeast Ohio. They are available for same-day and next-day hauling so that you can get new tenants in as soon as possible. They are fully insured and environmentally responsible, and they donate and recycle over 65% of the items they remove. Learn more on their website and call (216) 269-5555 today to request a free estimate for your junk removal.