I contacted our new tenant (who is paid monthly) to confirm when her rent payment, that is due this week, will be made. She initially paid 3 weeks (by choice, presumably to take her through to her next pay day) when she moved in, which takes her up to tomorrow.
She replied that she paid 3 weeks initially and will pay 5 weeks at the end of next week to cover her rent for the following month. She may genuinely think the rent already paid will cover up to next week, so I will make it clear what periods were covered with the initial rent.
She is from all accounts very nice, has excellent references and employment, not a bad thing to be found against her name.
As part of my response I will make clear that 5 weeks is not required, but rather rent must in advance at all times (eg not 2 weeks behind, 2 weeks in advance etc).
I want to maintain a positive landlord/tenant relationship but also cover myself if things turn to custard. Would a schedule showing when rent is due and the periods cover be a better initial approach, or would a 14 day notice once the rent becomes overdue, be more effective? I don't want to seem unreasonable yet I want to ensure she is clear about her obligations and the consequences if not met.
Our last tenant stayed for 7 years with no rent issues, so this is a first. Thoughts from those more experienced would be appreciated.
Thanks
Phi
She replied that she paid 3 weeks initially and will pay 5 weeks at the end of next week to cover her rent for the following month. She may genuinely think the rent already paid will cover up to next week, so I will make it clear what periods were covered with the initial rent.
She is from all accounts very nice, has excellent references and employment, not a bad thing to be found against her name.
As part of my response I will make clear that 5 weeks is not required, but rather rent must in advance at all times (eg not 2 weeks behind, 2 weeks in advance etc).
I want to maintain a positive landlord/tenant relationship but also cover myself if things turn to custard. Would a schedule showing when rent is due and the periods cover be a better initial approach, or would a 14 day notice once the rent becomes overdue, be more effective? I don't want to seem unreasonable yet I want to ensure she is clear about her obligations and the consequences if not met.
Our last tenant stayed for 7 years with no rent issues, so this is a first. Thoughts from those more experienced would be appreciated.
Thanks
Phi
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