would you start eviction over $50? $160?

[Sheree H.]

What would you do with tenants like these?

My tenants in Athens, GA have paid late every month. They never pay the late fees, and we never chased them for it because it wasn't worth the $50 or so. The last month they paid $50 short of full rent, begged more time, and then paid the balance a week before the end of the month. This month they paid $30 short, and are now delinquent 11 days. I have the pay or quit letter on my desk.

Is it worth the trouble and possibility of losing tenants for such a little amount? They do pay, and they aren't students but have jobs, which should be a good thing. If we do lose them, there are no shortage of applicants in Athens, but we would probably lose the rent until next august.