Post eviction summons payment/contact in Ogden, UT
I'm playing the roll of property manager for a 4plex property my partner just closed on 2 weeks ago.
At the time of closing 1 tenant had not paid rent and I understand this was chronic. This was also bought owner occupied, so this unit was the planned unit to occupy.
I've done the 3 day notice, they didn't respond. We filed and had the summons served yesterday.
Magically they are calling saying they can pay rent this weekend.
-I highly doubt they have rent, plus late fees, plus costs to cover filing
-We planned to issue a 30 day if they had paid with the 3 day
-I also doubt that even if they paid for May, that they would have June's payment by the 1st.
-they have til end of day Friday to file their answer.
-I have only received vmails since yesterday with promises to pay. I have not called back. We need them out anyway. We really don't care about getting the money as much as getting them out. I know they aren't financially solvent so I'd rather them use the money to move.
The question:
Should I not respond and let the court do its thing? Am I obligated to receive payment after filing with the court?
I am concerned about calling them back and letting them know we want them out regardless as this could lead to property damage.
How would you handle this?