Tenant's Mom called...

[Pam R.]

Our tenant called the day rent was due, said his check didn't come in (Social Security), it would be a week late. When we didn't get it, my husband posted our first Pay or Quit notice. That got his attention. He called, freaking out. Said he would borrow the money from his mom.

The next day - the mom calls us! The hubby had a nice conversation with her about her son, and she said she'd write us a check. Seriously - his MOM called us? Did I mention that her son is over 40 years old?

Thank goodness he has kids that live with him - the reason his mom is willing to cover his rent. And she lives 3 houses down from him, and doesn't want him and his kids moving back in. At least we know she's incented to make sure his rent his paid every month. :)

[Rob K.]

This is actually common for people in their 20's these days. My friend has co-workers in their 20's who have their mom's call in sick for them. They also cry (like little girls) if the boss yells at them.

I had a tenant who's mom would pay the rent and call me for ant issues with the house. It's pathetic. The umbilical cord needs to be cut. My kids are very shy (9 & 5) and I make them tell the waitress what they want at a restaurant. They need to become adults someday.