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Try to call them or do a quick check in. I actually had a tenant who didn’t pay but was in the hospital and just paid late. Not everyone is that kind. But at least try a few ways from a different number.
After that, go to Legal Shield, sign up and get demand letter
Go to your property, knock on the door. Say you wanted to do a wellness check and follow up on payment. Bring a witness.
Subject Expert
In most states, you must provide advance notice prior to entering the property. Make sure you don’t break the law even if your tenant isn’t paying rent.
Send a demand letter.
Different. You’re just telling them you expect the rent by X date or you will take legal action
This is when you have to have clear documentation in their less agreement about late fees and charges with late rent.
Subject Expert
Send an invoice with any late fees via certified mail.
Subject Expert
What state are you in? What’s the eviction process in that state?