Question 1

How much does your service cost?

Accepted Answer

If you choose to hire me, there is a $1,500 retainer. My fee for private investigative work is $75 per hour and $1.00 per mile driven. Any court testimony is also subject to the hourly rate. For evictions, there is only a flat fee of $100, which includes posting the 48-hour notice and my services at the time of the eviction for one hour.

Question 2

Can evidence of infidelity be used in court?

Accepted Answer

Evidence of infidelity is totally inadmissible in court in the State of Indiana. If you suspect your partner of cheating, but are having trouble proving it, we can help. But any evidence we gather for you will just be for your own personal benefit.

Question 3

What legal steps do I need to follow to evict a tenant?

Accepted Answer

1. Provide notice to the tenant. The landlord must issue a written '10 Day Notice To Quit Or Move Out'.
2. File a complaint. If the tenant(s) do not move out in response to the notice, the landlord, either on their own (pro se) or with an attorney, can file a complaint at the clerk's office outlining reason the tenant(s) should be evicted.
3. Serve the tenant with the summons and complaint. This informs the tenant when and where to be to court.
4. Attend court hearing.
5. Enforcement of eviction. If the landlord is successful, the court will enter an Order of Ejectment declaring on what date the landlord may have the order executed. At least two days prior that date, the executing officer will post an orange or yellow colored document onto the front of the building in a conspicuous location. The document will display 'EVICTION NOTICE' in large bold font at the top. There will also be a statement advising the occupants that a court has entered the 'Order of Ejectment' and that they have 48 hours to vacate, or they may be forcibly removed without further notice.

Question 4

How long does it take to evict a tenant?

Accepted Answer

From beginning to end the process takes approximately 10 to 21 days.

Question 5

Can I evict a tenant for consistently paying rent late, even if they eventually catch up?

Accepted Answer

The landlord may initiate eviction process any time the tenant violates the lease agreement. Evictions may be justified for a variety of causes other than late payment of rent, such as but not limited to creating disturbances, being a nuisance and/or ordinance violations, criminal activity and destruction of property etc.

Question 6

What happens if the tenant refuses to leave after the eviction notice is served?

Accepted Answer

The tenant may be forcibly removed either by the executing officer or a member of law enforcement. If the tenant is directed to leave the property and fails to do so, they are subject to arrest for Criminal Trespassing.

Question 7

Am I allowed to change the locks or shut off utilities if the tenant is in breach of contract?

Accepted Answer

No. You may not change locks or disconnect utilities until an order is issued by a court.

Contact Us

1 Source Private Investigations LLC