tenant agrees to move out but how do Hold him accountable

[Rob Murden]

My tenant is three weeks late on rent, and he said he cant afford my place and has agreed to move out, however his word means nothing because he lies quite a bit, do I need to still file an eviction or have him sign a contract saying he agrees to move out in a certain time frame. Just looking for the easiest an fastest way to get him out. He's on a month to month lease and since i have taken over the house he has not signed a new lease with me.   

[Andrew B.]

You should have begun the eviction the process the morning after rent was due. if he does not leave at the end of the month, you will have given him 3-4 free weeks to live there. Give him your local version of a 5 day notice to pay or vacate before the day ends. Always begin the eviction process as soon as rent is late. You can always cancel if tenant pays or vacates.