Q: Can I evict my tenants for not paying their water bills in full since they moved in several months ago?
The water bills for these tenants have been much higher than what is expected for a family of five. I paid for several plumber visits to check for leaks and no leaks were found. The tenants also received grants to pay for 3 months rent due to the pandemic but never notified me in writing they can not pay rent as required by the CDC moritorium on evictions. The tenant currently owes $1,300 for unpaid water bills which the lease requires the tenant to pay; however, the homeowners association holds me accountable if the tenant doesn't pay.
A: The current CDC order on evictions extends until December 31, 2020. While you are permitted to proceed with the court process for the eviction, you are prohibited from actually evicting the tenants until January 1, 2021.
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