Tenant will not leave

Member since 25 June 2021

lspriggs0325Member28 June 2021 01:49:30

My dad lives in Santo Domingo. He rented an apartment to a man who now owes 7 months of rent. The man has taken most of his belongings out of the apartment but has left a few big items, (bed, dresser) and keeps giving my brother the run around about when he is going to return the key and take the rest of his items.聽 We would love if he would pay up but it's unlikely but he has to go.聽 Supposedly there is a contact but I can't verify.聽 What recourse do we have?聽

Thanks in advance for your help.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert28 June 2021 02:42:38

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Your dad has legal recourse and you need a lawyer asap.聽 I can recommend a couple to you. I will message you

Rpena74 Member

Member since 24 November 2020

Rpena74Member28 June 2021 02:58:25

Please go to the local authority.. believe it or not we have laws in DR...This loser will have to pay your dad and vacate the property I 30 days.
Good luck..

MariaRubia Member

Member since 27 June 2021

MariaRubiaMember28 June 2021 07:28:18

I think you'll find that the law in DR is very much on the renter's side and it is incredibly hard to evict, especially if you don't have a rental contract.聽聽Definitely get a lawyer, but I think this is what they will tell you - this is why most rental contracts have clauses that say that if the person stays after x period of time, the rent increases to some crazy amount as this can be used to evict.聽聽

The rental contract is essential at this stage, so I would do everything you can to try and see if there is one, and if you can get a copy of it.聽聽If you do start any legal process, the first thing you'll be asked for is the rental contract.