Eviction - Tenant Sending Money

[AJ Cerbo]

Hi Everyone -

I have a tenant who is on their second eviction at my property. After filing with the court, the tenant sent me a partial payment via CashApp. During the court case, the judge informed me accepting any money forfeits the eviction.

My question is, if the tenant sends money again during the eviction process, and I immediately send it back, is that considered "not accepting"?

I'm unsure if there's any way around this unless I simply block their CashApp / Zelle. But then they may use that against me in court saying I wasn't allowing them the opportunity to pay. Any help is appreciated!

[Greg Scott]

If cash hits your account, that is often seen as "accepting" a partial payment.

Our system will not allow any resident to make a partial payment.  You absolutely should block Zelle for someone who is being evicted and require they provide certified payments in full.  We won't even accept credit card payment as that can often be pulled back after payment.