Is it worth Serving Eviction Notice with only 1 month remaining?

[Ralph Miller]

Hello BP!  I have three college guys living in one of my 3-bedroom condos.  Their lease ends May 31, 2018.

Two of the three tenants paid their rent in April, but one tenant has not (that's $285 worth or rent).  Long story short, the third guy apparently lost his job and he's isolating himself from his two house-mates.  I'm assuming if he didn't pay April, then he probably won't pay May either.  I called him with no avail, and I emailed him with no response.  His roommates have tried to speak to him but also to no avail.

My overarching question is:  Is it worth serving them an Eviction Notice?  Their security deposit is enough for me to claim unpaid rent once they leave next month.  

Any input is greatly appreciated!  

[Amy Beth]

I would probably file for eviction only because he may not leave when the lease ends. If you start now you will be able to get him out faster in the event that he refuses to leave at the end of his lease.

In the future I would also set up your leases so that all tenants are equally responsible for the rent. And have one person sent you a monthly check instead of three separate payments. If you had that the other tenants would be responsible for his share. That also adds in more peer pressure for the delinquent roommate to find a way to come up with his or her share of the rent.