How long do you give a tenant before you start the eviction proce

[Philip Mullinax]

Hey guys,

I have a bit of a quandary.  My current tenant is 18 days late paying the rent on our property.  I spoke with her last week and she said the payment would be in the account by last Friday with the late fee. Fast-forward to this week and now she is not responding to any of my calls, emails, or text.  She didn't have the best credit history, but I took a chance on her.  The property is in NC and I now live in Hi.  In your experience how long do you wait to start the eviction process?  With the distance I can't make a trip back home, so it will probably be through a lawyer.   I am concerned I will be stuck paying multiple months rent trying to get her out if she doesn't pay.  Any advice is appreciated. 

[Michael Bowman]

Evict her. Faster than you can blink.

I manage nearly 400 properties in NC and it is SO easy to get tenants out, there is no reason to be messing around with this lady. She is playing games. I see it all the time. Kick her out then hire a good property management company like us to get a new tenant in who will be no nonsense, no drama, and will pay like they are supposed to. 

Let me know if I can be of assistance!