Evict or work with Outgoing Tenants?

[Dave Bopp]

I have tenants who will be moving out in 35 days. They are late on their rent for the second month in a row. I have a signed lease for the new tenants scheduled to take their apartment a few days after the current tenants move out. 

Is it worth filing the eviction if the current tenants haven’t paid by the specified eviction date in their lease (June 10th) or should I try to work with them to get the remaining rent for this month? I’m concerned that going through the eviction process will delay the move in of the incoming tenants by weeks. Any advice would be much appreciated. 

[Nathan Gesner]

Start the eviction process. If they move out, you can always stop the eviction. If they don't, the wheels are in motion and you'll have an easier time.