If they are a great tenant (i.e keep the place clean and no problems except money) you might want to consider keeping the tenant and create a payment plan for the missed month.Could ask for a minimum/partial payment partial payment for December and then spread the amount owing across the remainder of the lease....benefit here is that you can ask for a higher minimum payment the next month since the rent will be slightly higher.

I'm just keeping the place in clean working order.

He can see an attorney, better later than never, to make sure he's out clean.

Who didnt clean the dishes?

We have a tenant whom we hire to do all our move out/in cleaning.

They'll complain about noise, other boarders not cleaning the kitchen, etc.

Maybe they cleaned up their act a bit.

I spilled these stories to prime you that what ever you get yourself into in your rehab that this business is not a clean and easy business, it can get messy.Give before you expect to receive!

Yes, see your attorney.Here is a disclosure you might use:Dear Bank Teller,I am not holding up your bank nor am I to be considered a bank robber, there is no need to press any alarm.Now that you understand my position, clean out your cash drawer and put it all in my bag!

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