Shaquetta Chittams
How Do I Collect My Judgement?
I was awarded a judgement and I don't expect to be paid. I called my bank to see what institution the check I wrote cleared with and they told me it was cashed at my bank. Does anyone have experience with collecting a...
Joseph Montes
Is it worth going after tenants in small claims court?
Hello BP community,
In January, I made a post (http://goo.gl/B42l3t) detailing the woes I’d encountered while trying to wrangle payments from the two tenants in my 3BR SFH in Lansing, MI. It’s March now and, ...
Ryan Harsche
What are your thoughts on Section 8 Housing?
I’m thinking of getting into Section 8 Housing. I’m taking the local class in order to be a section 8 landlord in Philadelphia and I’m curious what if any thoughts everyone has on the subject. I’ve heard good and ba...
Jeff Jacobs
Umbrellas vs. LCC for high wage W2 earners
Wondering if anyone has advice on this subject? As a high wage w2 earner, I have heard horror stories about wage garnishment in law suits. In my research, it seems the LLC, if managed and ran correctly, would provide ...
Andres Piedra
Judgments: Sending a "This is what it means to you" list
I couldn't find one on the web or in the files on BP. Does anyone have an off-the-shelf list of ramifications for an ex-tenant who doesn't pay the judgment? I want to include something like that with the letter I'm...
Daniel Suarez
How to proceed with non-paying tenant
I have a tenant who's always paying late, but this month he's already behind December and January. He's a good tenant, keeps the house clean, does not ask for many things and does some repairs himself. He says he will...
Rose Feng
How can I get my rent payment?
The lease signed for one year, and it is going to expire in March, 2. The tenants due is $$2745. The deposit is $2000. If the tenant did not pay the electric and water bill, me- the landlord is responsible for the due...
Sean Graham
Renters leaving early & skipping last month rent - Cook County IL
I have tenants who notified me on 7/1/18 that they are leaving on 7/31/18 even though their lease expires on 8/31/18. They have not paid me July rent and they are not going to pay me August rent. Their security deposi...
Eve Oliver
Tenant dont want to pay but has money- Taking Adv of COVID
What do I need to do to recoup the money that tenant didn't pay. His lease expires on May 15th. In March when our state started hearing about COVID cases, he already said he couldn't pay and we extended the payment f...
Chris Best
Introducing the subject of paying back rent during Coronavirus
I wonder if you had any thoughts on my situation.
I own a single-family home in Culver City, and it is currently rented to two tenants.
My tenants have indicated that they have reduced salaries and are only able to...