What could happen with this tenant

[Chris Sukala]

So here is our issue? This past January a couples lease was up, so we sent them a renewal. The wife texts back my wife and states they are getting a divorce and she’s leaving but husband is staying.

Husband send back well this house is too big so can you give me until end of April. We said sure sent over lease.

March rent check didn't go through. He said someone hacked his account. And he will make good but waiting for his check from the VA.

He is a disabled veteran. Great guy BUT. So April comes and he gives us a check out of new account for his back rent, water, lates fees and this months rent. This bounces too. He said May first he will have a cashiers check and make good

May 1st is days away and he texts wife couple days ago and says he wants to stay. My wife try’s calling him no answer says he’s busy. Finally today she talks to him.

May 1st he is suppose to make good and be out. We already have another tenant ready to move in.

How badly are we SCREWED?

[Marc Winter]

@Chris Sukala, umm, after the first check bounced, you should accept only certified funds, and if not paid within say, 3 days, eviction should have started.  

So, I have total respect and gratefulness for active duty and veterans for their service to our country.  However, that does not mean that they won't sometimes mess up as appears has happened here.  

IMHO, if you want to help a vet, donate to the appropriate charity.  If you want to run a rental business keep in mind it is a business.