Kansas City KS tenant won't pay or get help

[Liz Ellis]

Purchased duplex in KCKS in Jan. Inherited one tenant who informed us shortly after closing that she lost her job due to COVID. To date she has paid $500 out of $3400 rent. Her lease ends in August. 

My PM has been pushing local rent-assistance programs to her since March. Tenant states she has applied with United Way but hasn't shown any confirmation and of late will not provide a status update. My PM says we can't apply for eviction until July 1, but by the time it has processed her lease will almost be up, so seems like a waste.

Has anyone been dealing with this type of situation? These programs are in place to help the tenant, thus they require action from the tenant. I haven't seen any where I or the PM can apply for her without her direct cooperation. It would be a shame for tenant and I both to not utilize these programs. Any advice is appreciated!