Eviction and rent deposit

[Moncy Samuel]

Feb rent was due and tenant didn’t pay. Send pay or quit letter and no response. Filed for eviction and immediately saw feb and March rent deposit in the account ( automatic deposit to my bank account) Late fees (100) and court fees $75 not deposited. Should I continue the eviction or is it valid because the tenant deposited the rent ? What should I do as I am dealing with eviction first time.? How do I get remaining fee ? I don’t have a lease agreement directly with this tenant because the previous owner signed a lease which is valid until jun 2018. I bought this property dec 2017 and inherited the tenant. Pls advise

[Andrew Babcock]

The lease is still valid.  I would communicate with them and see what the hardship is.. since they are only there for 3 more months (per the lease) just try to get them to pay on time for a little while longer and then don't renew their lease.  Doesn't sound like its worth paying for an eviction and not worth the animosity over beating down their door over $100 bucks and then maybe trash your place.  Make sure you give proper notice to discontinue the lease at the end of June, most states is 30 days unless expressly noted in the lease language.  Good Luck :)