Tenants not paying rent on time

[Johanna Castel]

So we have an issue. 
My grandma owns a home and I do part of the landloring for her. We rented the 2nd fl apt to fellow church friends. Now at first my grandmother did not want to do business with church people but got sucked into it. They started out well, however, they are now paying rent late. Rent is due on the 1st they have up to the 10th to pay. Today is the 17th, no rent money as of yet.

Now every month is a new excuse, while there are 5 working people in the apt, someway somehow only the mom is responsible for rent and just lost her job. Lease expired and they never even gave a security deposit. They did not have it at the time and agreed to pay it little by little (which did not happen.)

Given the relationship, how can I approach the situation.? Any suggestions?
My grandma suggested I move in the 2nd floor and pay rent - the place is very big for me so she tells me I can rent the two extra bedrooms. I feel some type of way to share my space with someone. I have my husband and a baby.

I need advise.

[Michaela G.]

Put up a 3 day notice. 

Grandma needs to decide whether she wants to be a landlord or support her church friends. Unfortunately, it'll likely back fire on the friendship. But it doesn't sound as if these people will catch up, if only the mother works and they're used to sitting on the couch. 

The 3 day notice will make them wake up. But then you'll have to be willing to follow through.