Please advise. I am a landlord in Chicago, IL and have a problem with a tenant. His apartment is in bad condition and has been ever since I owned the building. Everytime the lease would come up, he would demand that I fix everything and not raise his rent. At one point, he had the nerve to ask for a rent decrease.
A few days ago, he asked me to go to his apartment. I did. He said that he would fix everything (I pay for materials and reimburse him for his labor.). I told him that I was thinking of not renewing his lease so I can keep the apartment empty for 2 months and have the work professionally done. He has been upset with me ever since.
The rationale for my decision was as follows:
1. The building is old and if we tear the ceiling down (as a result of a leaky roof and damage to the plaster), there is a great chance of exposure to lead based paint to his 2 children and himself. The apartment has not been painted ever since I was there, and since he moved in, which is about 10 years now. Furthermore, there is also the possibility that asbestos fibers will float around the apartment if the construction is going on while he is occupying the unit.
2. Same as above, this time with his personal property. He has a lot of furniture and he's the type of person that will immediately ask for compensation for the slightest scratch, even if it weren't caused by the construction work.
3. The washroom is in also need of repair. The entire bath needs to be stripped so he will be without a toilet.
His lease does not expire until 3/31/03. Last night, he was drunk and started screaming very loudly at my family: "You f******g foreigners...". He went on and on from 1AM-4AM.
I confronted him the next day and he denied it all.
What would you suggest is the best way to have him move? I don't like confrontation and really don't want to go to court. Would a notice 90 days stating that his lease will not be renewed prior to his lease expiration suffice? The notice would be sent around 01/01/03. I am very tired of his remarks and attitude.
What if he does not move when his lease expires?
Please advise...I am concerned about safety.
Thank you!
A few days ago, he asked me to go to his apartment. I did. He said that he would fix everything (I pay for materials and reimburse him for his labor.). I told him that I was thinking of not renewing his lease so I can keep the apartment empty for 2 months and have the work professionally done. He has been upset with me ever since.
The rationale for my decision was as follows:
1. The building is old and if we tear the ceiling down (as a result of a leaky roof and damage to the plaster), there is a great chance of exposure to lead based paint to his 2 children and himself. The apartment has not been painted ever since I was there, and since he moved in, which is about 10 years now. Furthermore, there is also the possibility that asbestos fibers will float around the apartment if the construction is going on while he is occupying the unit.
2. Same as above, this time with his personal property. He has a lot of furniture and he's the type of person that will immediately ask for compensation for the slightest scratch, even if it weren't caused by the construction work.
3. The washroom is in also need of repair. The entire bath needs to be stripped so he will be without a toilet.
His lease does not expire until 3/31/03. Last night, he was drunk and started screaming very loudly at my family: "You f******g foreigners...". He went on and on from 1AM-4AM.
I confronted him the next day and he denied it all.
What would you suggest is the best way to have him move? I don't like confrontation and really don't want to go to court. Would a notice 90 days stating that his lease will not be renewed prior to his lease expiration suffice? The notice would be sent around 01/01/03. I am very tired of his remarks and attitude.
What if he does not move when his lease expires?
Please advise...I am concerned about safety.
Thank you!
