Just posted Pay Rent or Quit notice

[Kirk B]

Last month the check bounced. Then the tenant paid the rent and the bounced check fee.

This month I still have not received the rent. So I left him a message stating I would be posting a Pay Rent or Quit notice on his door. And, that if he doesn't pay rent plus late fee by Monday, I will begin eviction process.

I have never been through an eviction before. What am I in for?

[Michael Rossi]

Curt,

Pulling their air conditioning; cutting their electric line (your previous ridiculous suggestion); and anything else of the kind IS BLATANTLY ILLEGAL! In many states, the landlord can be held liable for such illegal actions and can face double or triple damages! Promoting illegal activities is wreckless and irresponsible!

Kirk,

If you're going to be in the rental business, then you must KNOW the law in your area. I would suggest either having a successful landlord or a real estate lawyer help you with your first eviction, including the proper "pay or quit" form, notices, etc. Things MUST be done EXACTLY right or your eviction will be thrown out of court and you'll get to start again. Evictions are a normal part of the rental property business and you need to learn how to do them correctly!

Good Luck,

Mike