late fees and upkeep letter

[Joel F.]

does anyone have a Form for late fees.  I have a new tenant who is late the first month and I want to kill this now.  Also the yard is easescaped and grass is growing through it. Any suggestions for enforcement of yard upkeep?  Thanks in advance 

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

What day late are you? While I  a very "strict" landlord I am also a big believer in honey before conger. So personally I follow up on the morning of the 6th with a txt (how I communicated witht my tenants) stating they are late with their rent! Everytime a friendly but firm follow up has fixed any problems while keeping everyone's feelings happy :)