All Forum Posts by: Tyler U.

I spoke with a lawyer before I served the papers and he told me that I should refuse a partial payment, that is why I did it. I am in Pierce County in WA, by the way. I decided to tell him to meet me at the bank, and have him hand the money straight to the teller.

I served a tenant with a 3 day pay or quit notification and a 20 day quit notification today. He met up with me to pay his overdue rent ($1295). He delivered it in a plastic bag in mostly $1 bills. Frustrated I counted it and came up $58 short. I didn't accept any of his payment and told him to nofiy me to pay when he is ready. I am not looking forward to counting that money again, but know I have to accept his payment in full. Is there a way that I can force him to pay into my bank account through either Chase quick pay or something similar? Or, do I have to count all of those ones again? Also I am preparing for him to make it as difficult as possible for me to collect, ie late night notification or the like. What can I do to prevent this?

I was going to send it certified mail, but I guess hand delivering it is better. Thanks for all the advice.

Thanks for the input, it was really helpful. Below is the form that I went with, removing any personal information of course. If you think it needs anything additional or has something that should be worded differently or omitted completely please let me know.

Thanks,

Tyler

Tenant,

Thank you for your tenancy. Your lease is up on Month Day and will not be renewed. I wanted to send this notice now so that you will have plenty of time to find a new place to live. As a reminder, your security deposit is x amount, which will be available to you after move out inspection is completed and any repairs or damages not due to normal wear and tear are resolved. All rent must be paid through the end of the lease. Your security deposit is not eligible for use as last month’s rent. Please notify me of your forwarding address so that your refundable security deposit, minus any deductions may be mailed to you.

Landlord/ Manager

@Wayne Prentiss

Thanks for the advice, I think I will go forward with everything you recommended. Have you found a good way to prove tenants have a pet on the premises?

I have a tenant who's lease is up in a month and a half on 6/30. I am not going to renew her lease because she has a new habit of paying as late as she can without penalty, a boyfriend living there who is not on the lease and a dog and two cats who are also not on the lease. What notice do I need to give here and what is the best way to avoid conflict (I presume she is not going to be happy about the notice). The property is in Tacoma, WA. Thanks in advance for any help.