What's up BP been a while. I purchased a triplex OOS in November . Two of my inherited tenants always pay on time or within a few day . Now the 3rd cost me a bunch of money by leaving with no notice and trashing the place . Got it all fixed up and leased.
New tenant moved in , paid rent in full and deposit . A month later wasn't able to pay full rent balance including late fee until the 28th. He was in communication with property manager the entire time and made partial payments . Now here we go a week later next months rent is due. We give a grace period of 5 days . On the 5th day he said he can't pay until the 12th . 3 day notices are posted on the 6th which only gives him till the 9th . My property manager asked how I want to proceed . Eviction will likely lead to more cost on my end if needed.
I'm worried this will continue over and over and the more I let it happen the more it is likely in the event of an eviction a judge will say " you have always let him pay late "
Property is a triplex in central Florida, a small town called Sebring . I really have no compensation for late payments as my property manger takes the late fee.
I emailed property management and told them to let him know it's unacceptable and payment is due in 3 days or vacate the premises. Also I'm not sure she has solid standards for verifying income which I stated needs to be addressed in the future .
My question is what would you do? Make him leave or accept rent on the 12th ?
