Late Rent Notice - Be prompt in issuing your tenant a late notice when the rent is not paid by the end of the rent grace period. (That is the date rent becomes late - in my lease it is after the 5th day after due date). I always recommend using a late notice that informs the tenant of late fees. ...
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Dear Mr. Reno:
I have family-member tenants in a home I previously lived in. The utilities were never switched to their name due to their lack of good credit and deposit fees. The lease indicates they are "responsible" for all utilities. They had fallen on hard times and I thought I was "helping" them. I did not evict them or charge late fees when they couldn't pay rent and only just recently realized I was being had. I am exploring my options for eviction, but my question is about the utilities in the meantime. I do not want to just not pay the bill, as that would damage my own credit. Can I just turn it off? Do I need to give them notice? They have been there six months rent and utility payment-free.
Thanks,
Donna W., GA
A: In most jurisdictions you are not allowed to "turn off" the utilities. That's why it's best to have them in the tenants name whenever possible. Start the eviction TODAY!
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Are Your Tenants Smoking in your Non - Smoking Rental?
No Smoking Notice and Reminder
It happens all the time. People say they don't smoke when they really do. How often have you heard, "Yes, I smoke a little, but not inside the house."
REALLY?? A smoker smokes and you will find it very hard to control where your smoking tenant will light up. So, if you prefer No Smoking in your rental, make sure you are very clear on that in your lease agreement. (The LPA Lease has a No Smoking clause that can be left in place or stricken if you want to accept a smoking tenant.)
The No Smoking Notice and Reminder form
can be used to inform tenants that they are in violation of their No Smoking clause in the lease agreement. It can also be used a new Notice to initiate a new No Smoking rule for your rental. As with any official written notice, just remember to give the proper notice period of time as your lease or state requires for making changes in the rental agreement.
The notice can make your smoking rules and requirements a part of your existing lease or a handy reminder of your "No Smoking" clause in your The LPA Lease.
No Smoking Notice and Reminder
(You can download this form FREE till September 10, 2011)
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