Tenant not responding and not paying rent

[Amador Abreu]

Dear community

After almost 6 years being a landlord I am facing for the first time a tenant that is not paying the rent and not responding to phone call, text message and even a letter placed at his door.

I have written a letter saying I understand hardship can happen and that there are currently government programs to help people in this situation, I have also provided links to the programs. Also I provided a form for a request for a payment plan.

I have given them until the end of day today to reply, but I am afraid this won't happen.

In face of not having any type of communication from the tenant's side, I am leaning on sending a Notice to Quit tomorrow and then wait for the end of September to arrive so I can move on with the eviction process.

I wonder if you could share a few thoughts if I am in the right path. Also, if you think I should hire a eviction company to help. I am very worried the tenant will purposely  destroy the property.

They are new tenants and 1 year lease started on beginning of June 2021.

He was great in credit score, landlord referrals, background check, ration to income, so I am very disappointed my screening process failed bad.

Thanks a lot!

Amador Abreu