What do I do if my tenant goes to prison?

You’ll want to follow the standard steps for eviction in your state, citing non-payment of rent as the primary reason for the eviction:

1. Send a notice of eviction for non-payment of rent.
2. Wait the appropriate amount of time (depends on the state)
3. File for eviction with the local courthouse.
4. Attend the hearing, if necessary.

What happens to debt if you go to prison?

Nothing changes with your finances when you go to prison. The bills don’t stop, and that money will continue to come out of your account unless you turn in the keys and communicate with your lender. Most inmates do allow their bills to go unpaid because they are spending all of their money on their case.

What happens if my Landlord goes to prison?

If your landlord goes to prison, he may assign a power of attorney to somebody to collect the rent for him. You should not pay rent to any person who cannot show you written authority from your landlord to do so. On the other hand, a person properly authorized by your landlord can also take the steps necessary to evict you.

Can a landlord evict a tenant who is in jail?

Many landlords assume that they can move straight to eviction, but that is not true. Even if a tenant is serving some time in jail, this will not automatically result in their eviction. In fact, evicting them or taking the wrong steps when a tenant is jailed could get you in trouble instead!

What rights do I have if my tenant is in prison?

The first thing to remember is that you do not have an automatic right to possession of the property just because the tenant is in prison, no matter how long they will be staying at ‘Her Majesty’s pleasure’!

Can I get rent arrears from a tenant in prison?

You could perhaps offer to waive any rent arrears if the tenant agrees to surrender the tenancy (you are unlikely to obtain any rent arrears from a tenant in prison anyway).