Tenant hasn't paid late rent fee

[Devin E.]

Good morning all, I have a tenant who wrote a bad check and was late on the rent. She was suppose to pay this amount on the first of this month. On the first I called to check with her bc she didn't make the payment. She asked for an extension until the 15th. We'll the 15th has now came and passed and still no payment. What should I do? She owes about $183.00 Thank you

[Westin Hudnall]

she is in violation of contract so the ball is in your court. Explain to her that you owe your mortgage payment shortly after her rent is due each month so when she pays late and incurs fees ; you may have to pay late and incur fees. Has she been a good tenant in the past?

If it were me ; and I felt good about the tenant I would have a conversation with her and let her know I will waive the fee this time because she has been a good tenant in the past but I would be firm letting her know if she is late in the future I will immediately impose all fees and start the eviction process. Be firm and clear with this.

This exact thing happened to me about 6 months back and the tenant was extremely grateful and has never paid late since ; in fact they have paid early since then.