1st Eviction..please help

[Brian Zaug]

So I inherited a new tenant 4 months ago when I purchased this duplex.  He's been no problem at all for the past 4 months.  He texted me on June 1 saying that he changed jobs and that he might be late on rent this month.   I have a 5 day grace period in my lease and he texted me again on the 5th of June saying that he has no money and should be getting some money on the 24th.  

I told him that after the 8th of the month (3 days late), we issue the 3 day pay or quit notice and at that point, we must receive rent on the 3rd day or you have to move out asap or we will begin the eviction process.   I make it sound like i'm a big company but it's really just me running around like a fool.  I own and manage all my properties.  4 houses.  8 units.  Anyway, I called, emailed and texted him yesterday saying that this is the last day we can accept rent otherwise you'll either have to move out or we will file for  an eviction.  This tenant has good credit, a nice w2 job for the past 6 years and he won't even respond to my request of, "call me so we can figure out a plan other than using the courts/eviction".  I even left a message for him saying i'll reimburse him for some of his security deposit if we can agree upon a move out date......I'm really suprised by all this.  An eviction is going to hurt this guy in so many ways yet he won't respond to my help.....ugh.  Is he just trying to stay there as long as possible?  Does this sound common to any of you?  It's my first issue in 3 years luckily and i'm shocked by his lack of communication and responsibility for himself...

[James Wise]

Originally posted by @Brian Zaug:

So I inherited a new tenant 4 months ago when I purchased this duplex.  He's been no problem at all for the past 4 months.  He texted me on June 1 saying that he changed jobs and that he might be late on rent this month.   I have a 5 day grace period in my lease and he texted me again on the 5th of June saying that he has no money and should be getting some money on the 24th.  

I told him that after the 8th of the month (3 days late), we issue the 3 day pay or quit notice and at that point, we must receive rent on the 3rd day or you have to move out asap or we will begin the eviction process.   I make it sound like i'm a big company but it's really just me running around like a fool.  I own and manage all my properties.  4 houses.  8 units.  Anyway, I called, emailed and texted him yesterday saying that this is the last day we can accept rent otherwise you'll either have to move out or we will file for  an eviction.  This tenant has good credit, a nice w2 job for the past 6 years and he won't even respond to my request of, "call me so we can figure out a plan other than using the courts/eviction".  I even left a message for him saying i'll reimburse him for some of his security deposit if we can agree upon a move out date......I'm really suprised by all this.  An eviction is going to hurt this guy in so many ways yet he won't respond to my help.....ugh.  Is he just trying to stay there as long as possible?  Does this sound common to any of you?  It's my first issue in 3 years luckily and i'm shocked by his lack of communication and responsibility for himself...

 You need to file the eviction asap. It's understandable to be afraid or apprehensive of going through a formal eviction for the 1st time (we've all been there) but it's part of the business.....A big part of the business. 

Make sure you hire an attorney every time and you will soon realize it's no big deal & it will need to be your go to move. Doing anything else is just going to cost you time, money & irritation.