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'Fighting' may not be a problem. Unless they are damaging your property or disturbing other tenants, you probably have no reason to act at all.

If they are damaging property or disturbing others then the reason they are doing so isn't important. You act on what they are doing instead of why they are doing it.

It is not the landlord responsibilityIt is not the landlord's responsibility to become a mediator for disputes between two tenants. This is the reason why we have courts and police. A conflict between two tenants is the same as a conflict between 2 neighbors, which is either resolved between the two tenants, through court intervention, or, in case of violence, with police.

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The first step a landlord should always take is to have a detailed lease that details the rules and expected behavior that promotes a peaceful and safe environment. Complaints should be mediated when they arise- before the situation becomes more serious. In cases of serious threats, harassment or violence, legal action might be necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of your tenants. When the landlord cannot resolve the situation she should contact an attorney to file an eviction. At this step the lease becomes very important since the attorney can highlight the failures to follow the terms of the lease as a reason for the eviction.

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