 non-pay of first mo rent (by gretchen [WA]) Jul 25, 2009 11:51 AM
 non-pay of first mo rent (by Jim in O C [CA]) Jul 25, 2009 12:07 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by RR [WA]) Jul 25, 2009 12:15 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Nancy [IN]) Jul 25, 2009 2:14 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by June [PA]) Jul 25, 2009 3:33 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Mac [NC]) Jul 25, 2009 4:55 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by John [NJ]) Jul 25, 2009 7:12 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Brad [IN]) Jul 25, 2009 7:18 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by John [NJ]) Jul 25, 2009 7:32 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Virden [OH]) Jul 25, 2009 7:48 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Josh [CA]) Jul 25, 2009 11:55 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Reid [KS]) Jul 26, 2009 1:54 AM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Chris [CA]) Jul 26, 2009 9:14 AM
non-pay of first mo rent (by Jason PA [PA]) Jul 26, 2009 1:20 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by T.T. [MA]) Jul 26, 2009 3:59 PM
non-pay of first mo rent (by billy [MA]) Jul 27, 2009 7:52 AM
non-pay of first mo rent (by billy [MA]) Jul 27, 2009 7:55 AM
non-pay of first mo rent (by gretchen [WA]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 11:51 AM
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State Specific Question About: WASHINGTON (WA)
I have a new tenant that has been unable to pay first month's rent. I've probably been too lenient in trying to collect and giving her extra time but it is now time to take action. She has signed a 12mo lease agreement. First month rent was paid but the check bounced after 10 days. Since then's she's been messaging that she is expecting to receive funds and asks for an extension. At this point, I feel uncomfortable having her as a tenant and am thinking about breaking the agreement. My primary question is: "Do we have a legal lease agreement if the initial payment turned out to be a bounced check?" Do I have grounds for eviction?"
When doing reference checks, her past history indicated that it was 'safe' to rent to the tenant. Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks in advance --98.232.xx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Jim in O C [CA]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 12:07 PM
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Contact an attorney who specializes in evictions and start the process. The longer you wait the more you lose. Always get certified funds prior to allowing a move in. Cash or bank check only. --72.25.xx.xx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by RR [WA]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 12:15 PM
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Non payment of rent is easy to pursue legally, much easier than trying to build a case against her to break the lease based on writing a bad check.
I would start the legal process, which means serve her a pay/vacate notice. For even more impact, hire a service to do this for you. If you are near Seattle, check out ltservices.net , a company that specializes in eviction. This web site also has info about the process, and....FORMS.
--98.247.xx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Nancy [IN]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 2:14 PM
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Nonpayment of initial funds voids my Lease (no, I haven't been tested yet, but they all pay). NOnpayment of rent twice in a 12 month period is a default under my Lease and terminates it at my discretion. They sign it up front.
No problems yet.
But yes, you cannot just let her string you along. Payment by 5 p.m. Monday in full and in cash or you file. --65.55.xx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by June [PA]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 3:33 PM
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The sooner you start the process, the sooner you will have this problem behind you.
Find an eviction attorney, and get started. --98.221.xx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Mac [NC]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 4:55 PM
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You don't have to "break" the lease. The tenant already has. --24.136.xxx.xx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by John [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 7:12 PM
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Evict her sorry butt NOW as she KNEW she could not pay espaecially after sending you a check that bounce. Spare NO mery as she will lie month after month.
John
New Jersey --68.193.x.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Brad [IN]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 7:18 PM
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First months rent and deposit due at lease signing, before they get keys. Certified bank check only. --66.228.xxx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by John [NJ]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 7:32 PM
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Wow! My spelling is improving!
John
New Jersey --68.193.x.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Virden [OH]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 7:48 PM
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Evict today do not delay, unless this is the gretchen charity housing company, that is what your tenant is thinking, do it legally and get ready with new locks because all the broke family will have copies by sunset, change them while the sheriff is there to keep the peace. --99.161.xxx.xx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Josh [CA]) Posted on: Jul 25, 2009 11:55 PM
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Coming soon .... a John from NJ forum posting spelling dictionary.
--66.214.x.xx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Reid [KS]) Posted on: Jul 26, 2009 1:54 AM
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you know right now I am paying "Stupid Tax" for not getting rid of a tenant who started out just like the one you're talking about. From the very first she was late, paid in bits and pieces , I fell for the "my child support check is late" well now I've been to court, I'm paying to have her evicted , I'm kicking myself in the butt for being such a dumb Butt. Get on it and get rid of her. --70.250.xxx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Chris [CA]) Posted on: Jul 26, 2009 9:14 AM
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Call the bad check hotline in your county. Normally, first, last and s.d. count while normal rent checks are treated less seriously.
Still, bouncing a check for more than $ 400 might cause her problems.
Get tough, ask for the keys back and have her sign a retraction of the lease. If I was her, I would do anything to avoid the LL from pressing charges for passing a bad check.
Keep calling her bank, when she has funds, you can collect :P
--82.113.xxx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by Jason PA [PA]) Posted on: Jul 26, 2009 1:20 PM
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I tried the county district attorney bad check program and they told me they don't go after rent checks.
I then filed a private criminal complaint at the dj, the DA then went after the bad check writers, sent a warrant out for their arrest and I got paid. --96.249.xxx.xxx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by T.T. [MA]) Posted on: Jul 26, 2009 3:59 PM
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Get an eviction attorney and get rid of her. If you're new enough to let someone sign a rental contract before you've received full payment of the initial costs in cash or certified funds, you're probably too new to jump into an eviction on your own, regardless of how "easy" a non-payment eviction might be. --98.216.xx.xx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by billy [MA]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 7:52 AM
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i start eviction on the 5th and think u should too if your state lets u.she is playing u.get a landlord tenant lawyer and start eviction as soon as possible.do not delay.did u ck credit on this bum?usually bad guys leave tracks.i would tell her or have atty tell her u will cover this ck in 7 days or we will bring criminal charges. be sure u comply with state law. --208.58.x.xx |
non-pay of first mo rent (by billy [MA]) Posted on: Jul 27, 2009 7:55 AM
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what did her last 2 landlords say of her?be suure its the actual LL.u can call property tax people to get his address then get tel no from phone people.about 10% of landlords arent landlords at all from what i hear.try to talk to last 2 bcs last guy may be trying to get rid of them.i dont think a proper credit ck was conducted on this bum.best wishes gretchen --208.58.x.xx |
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