should i accept tenant check?

[Marci Stein]

Tenant moved in dec 1st, was 2 weeks late with Jan rent. I then

posted 3 day notice on door and was overnighted the rent money order,

with a note saying starting feb 1st, rent will be paid with personal check not money order, as I ahd verbally requested initially, but did not put in lease .

Should i take the check, even if it is on time? i wouldn't know if it bounced until a few days later. can i refuse the check and say i will only accept m.o.?

thanks!