Landlord Question and Answer Forum

If I have someone who has falling behind on the rent but is paying a little each week is it appropriate for me to send an eviction warning notice?

It happend to me and let me tell you , nip it early, cause it seldom gets better after 2 months its known people have a hard time paying you back.

Posted by Donald G, MA on Tuesday, May 11, 2010

I have a renter that is behind on rent and is paying me a little extra each week, his lease is up and I don't want to renew it. How do I approach this situation?

Posted by Sherry A, MA on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

You could do a couple of things, tell him you are not renewing his lease and take him to court for what he owes or go to a month to month lease and when he is done paying you give him a notice or take him to court and garnish his wages, How is he going to find a new place if he has a hard time paying you. first last security? You could also tell him get out by a certain time and you will forget what he owes. I wouldn't but you could.

Posted by Donald G, MA on Tuesday, August 31, 2010

When it is time to renew I usually send a letter with an outline of check boxes like: Is tenant current on payments? check. Has tenant complied with the lease? check. Is tenant eligible for renewal? check. I also have a spot for rent increase amount. Then I let the tenant sign the renewal yes or no. For you - you can say: tenant current on payments? no. Tenant eligible for renewal? no. Then do a little blurb why you will not be extending for lease. take your amount owed out of the security deposit and hope he leaves willingly and does not leave the place a mess!

Posted by Land L, CA on Wednesday, September 8, 2010