Late Fees and Eviction Proceedings

[Carson Campbell]

Hi BG Community,

I started renting my first property in May of this year on a 12 month lease. The tenant paid the first two months up front, and then paid each month on the 1st as we agreed upon in our contract. Last month the tenant paid a day late but I decided against applying the late fee. I send the invoice via email and then let him know I sent it via text. Its the 4th now and he hasn't paid or responded to my initial text on the 1st asking if he received it, or my follow up text yesterday. 

At what point do I notify him of the late fee and or consider eviction proceedings? My initial thought was I'm more than happy to be flexible if he would at least communicate why he hasn't paid it or when he will/plans to.