Dealing with late rent

[David K.]

How do you all deal with late rent?  

I've got 2 tenants (different buildings) having issues.  Tenant #One is in the hospital with pregnancy complications.  She's  behind half a month, with the first upcoming.  I get along with her well, and def see the issues she's having, but if it gets too far behind I'm going to have a problem myself

Tenant #2

Lost his job, just got a new one.  He's paid half the month, and won't see a paycheck for a couple weeks.  I get along with him, never any issues until now.  I've decided to let things play out, BUT I realize I'm taking a gamble......

Just looking for ideas on what you folks do...Thanks!