San Diego, CA - The Property Management Boutique - Property Management San Diego
When eviction is performed correctly it is quite efficient and should take no more than two weeks. In actuality, however, eviction is often delayed due to court scheduling problems, contrived complaints by the tenants and failure to serve all occupants of the building, whether they are on the lease or not. While the eviction may be valid for the lessees listed on the lease, other parties in possession may be able to stay, and the process has to start all over again. These complications are the main reason, as a San Diego property management company, we try to avoid evictions if at all possible.
This is a strong reason to insist that the tenants honor the use clause in the lease. When people occupy a rental unit and are not on the lease, they are not accountable and have no vested interest in caring for the property or being courteous to other tenants. They also have no financial obligation. The number of occupants permitted in a unit has been agreed upon and is one of the factors determining the amount of rent. Additional occupants increase wear and tear on a property and usually result in higher repair bills. All utilities paid by the landlord will be higher. Items like doors, paint, carpet, and appliances will wear out faster. For all reasons considered, unplanned and unnamed occupants should not be allowed to live indefinitely in the unit. Add to this the problem of eviction and the property manager's policy should be clear.
Another factor that can delay the eviction process is bankruptcy. If a tenant in the midst of eviction files for bankruptcy, the eviction process stops until the bankruptcy is resolved. The property manager must comply with all laws regarding bankruptcy. A small percentage of tenants will go through this process. The only remedy is preventative - a careful screening of the application, trying to select the strongest candidate for tenancy.
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