.- We often go to court and get an Eviction Judgment, then negotiate a Payment Plan with tenant.

If they don't pay, take them to small claims court.https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/small-claims-court

But I don’t do my leases in my LLC because an attorney has to represent the LLC in court, not us.

Interpleader term that requires the QI to deposit funds with the court in case of disputes or 3rd party claims.

French courts ruled Bitcoin equal to money.

The reason for the delay is because I initially thought I'd invest in low cost areas of California like Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Sacramento, etc (due to being somewhat within driving distance of the SF Bay Area) but I held back because California's landlord laws made me very concerned.I didn't want to end up in drawn out court battles with a renter just squatting at a place I purchased with my cash. 

Hi David,Ludlow looks to use residential and non-residential: located on right side of this page are the rates: Listers & Assessor - Town & Village of Ludlow, VT Here is the treasurers office info for Dover, they should be able to give you the millage rates you are looking for: Treasurer/Finance Officer/Delinquent Tax Collector | Dover VermontHere is the state of VT definition for homestead and non homestead:Homestead Declaration | Department of Taxes (vermont.gov) 

What the law says is often more of a last resort than a first option initially when there is a dispute because enforcing your rights in court and collecting afterwards can be costly and difficult. 2.

While it’s frustrating that the tenant is still there and not paying, turning off utilities could complicate the situation and potentially lead to legal consequences for your "friend".In the meantime, document everything (the tenant’s non-payment, the lease terms regarding utilities, and their attempts to resolve the issue) to present in court, which may help recover the outstanding balance later.

My thought is take them to court.