Re: Tenant not paying the late fee, then the rent

Re: Tenant not paying the late fee, then the rent by Patse (IL) on July 4, 2012 @10:14

just evict
ruin his credit
be sure eviction papers state (T'sname) et.al.
do this with a lawyer - don't try yourself
get eviction ruling and back order of all rent owed (late fees wil not be processed by the court) Do NOT include late fees on eviction (judge will throw the whole thing out and you will have to start over)
if damages after they are all evicted; process through courts on another suit
destroy his credit and he will learn a valuable lesson on life and responsibility

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Re: Tenant not paying the late fee, then the rent by Anonymous on July 4, 2012 @10:54	[ Reply ]

If the tenant pays the rent, but refuses to pay the late fee, what are the options? Still resort to eviction?

Re: Tenant not paying the late fee, then the rent by Bryan (Ia) on July 4, 2012 @11:14	[ Reply ]

Deduct the late fee from any money you receive first. That leaves a shortage in the rent. Always deduct the oldest bill owed first. In the future use the LPA lease, the late fees are defined as "added rent."

Re: Tenant not paying the late fee, then the rent by FL-LL on July 7, 2012 @11:47	[ Reply ]

My attorney has told me to include late fees in my 3-day notices and eviction paperwork. They are termed "additional rent" in my lease.