Collecting rent from Tenants

[Aditya Hejib]

I have a situation and wanted to get feedback on how to bring up unpaid rent and other things when Tenants are going through a lot..

To be precise, I have a tenant who is having a baby, their lease has expired and needs renewal. I understand that everyone goes through a crazy phase at some point in life and with medical, new born expenses there will be money crunch. Keeping all these things in mind, I have not discussed anything with the Tenants about unpaid rent and lease renewal. Will it be okay if we bring up the topic? and yes, how to go about it? I am trying to be accommodating and do want to give them a chance because this is the first time rent has been delayed in a year. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank You in advance for your time

[Jaysen Medhurst]

@Aditya Hejib,  I've had two kids. Never forgot to pay my rent. Do you really think they don't know the rent wasn't paid? 

You "bring up" unpaid rent with a Notice to Quit. You have got to reverse course right now. I understand at this point you've let things get out of hand, and that's on you, so maybe you start with a conversation. Give them an opportunity to make it right, fine, but no more second chances. They're going to walk all over you.  

BTW: not enforcing your lease because the tenants have a newborn could put you in violation of fair-housing laws.