Receiving late rent payments.

[Mike Kostner]

I have a situation, and wonder if anyone here can help me.

I have a tenant three months behind, due to Covid-19. She has been paying for the last three months, but still owe for April-June.

My question is, should I apply any rent payments to the current month, or should I apply it to the oldest past due month (or does it even matter?

I wondering, because I filed for eviction when they first fell behind, but since courts in NJ are closed, I haven't had a hearing.

Since they're paying again, I doubt it will come to it, but I'm wondering if something like this could affect anything if it does end up it court.

To be clear, if I get a payment today, should I consider it a payment for September, or April?

Any opinions?

Thanks in advance!