What to do if a tenant is elderly and hasn’t paid rent for a month because they was transferred to nursing home?
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What to do if a tenant is elderly and hasn’t paid rent for a month because they was transferred to nursing home?
Next of kin (son) wants nothing to do with her belongings, and refuses to pay for the rent. Tenant tells landlord specific items that she wants to keep from the apartment. At this point, it’s been almost 2 months without rent, and her belongings in the apartment. She and son agreed in writing that all items can be thrown away. We felt we have gone above and beyond (moving items for her, etc. etc) but is there anything else we need to do before getting rid of her belongings?
Asked on December 15, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the tenant is not paying rent regardless of the reasons you should simply serve and post a thirty (30) day notice of termination of the lease and move forward with the son in getting the belongings of the elderly person out of the permises. I suggest that you consult with a landlord tenant attorney to assist you in the matter.
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