Tenant paying rent late almost every month now no payment

[Mina G.]

I have a tenant who was paying on time. Now the tenant paid late the last 5 out of 7 month. I charge about 10% late fee after the 5th of the month. and a flat rate fee each day after.

This month I still haven't recieved the rent. I'm constant contact with the tenant via text and the tenant has an excuse everyday for the past week. everyday I'm told wait until tomorrow morning, in the morning I'm told I will bring it at night etc.

Today I filed a complaint in court but it will take 3-4 weeks for a hearing.

My question here is:

Can I still evict the tenant or end the lease since almost each month the rent is late?

Another question: When the lease ends can I kick the tenants out?