Evict vs non-renewal

[Sheena Lee]

I inherited tenants with the triplex I bought 2.5 months ago. One tenant has paid no rent despite multiple attempts from me to work with them. I have offered a payment schedule to recoup back rent which they swore they would follow and have not. Their lease is up Feb 28th and I have notified them by letter that late or non-payment will result in non-renewal. I honestly want them out. I’m don’t trying to work with them. I have a bad feeling they will not leave on their own. Do I jump right to eviction or send another letter confirming non-renewal? Any other suggestions for this situation?