Tenant despises owner after late payment eviction

[Stan Furman]

Repeated texts to this tenant re: late rent got exceedingly frustrating. Tenant was warned of consequences and he texted "see you in court". He WILL lose. But, now he's got a job and is paid up. Won't speak to me; won't respond to texts. Although he hasn't told me, there are a few maintenance issues which I'd be nglad to fix. If he was allowed to stay, it would be his $$ (rent) paying for repairs. I recently texted him that I'd like to change air filter for hot air furnace......no response. Think the $$ is worth the stress?

[Thomas S.]

Generally in your situation you would be best to non renew his lease when it comes up. Chances are he will not want to stay anyway.

Be patient, he will be gone at the end of his lease. If he is on M2M give him notice now and be done with him.

AS far as the repairs are concerned simply give proper notice to enter under your state landlord tenant regulations and do the work. Legally tenants can not stop a landlord from entering when given proper notice.