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Explain it on the lease. If the tenant doesn't pay on time he can be charged a late fee (it must be reasonable) if you so state this on the lease. If the rent is really late, like let's say, 10 days, you can follow eviction procedures.

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What happens if a tenant doesn't pay rent on time?

If a tenant doesn't pay rent on time, they may face consequences such as late fees, eviction proceedings, or legal action by the landlord. It is important for tenants to communicate with their landlord if they are unable to pay rent on time to try and find a solution.


How did tenant farmers pay their rent in ancient china?

A tenant farmer


Can a landlord charge you rent at the same time he charges another tenant for the same dwelling?

Yes: as long a you are a tenant in a dwelling at the hands of a landlord, you are renting from him and must pay rent.


Is it illegal to have your tenants pay rent to another individuals bank account while you are going through foreclosure and not making mortagage payments?

Until the foreclosure sale happens, the tenant owes the rent to the landlord. What is happening between the landlord and tenant is really none of the tenant's business. And, yes, a landlord can certainly ask the tenant to pay the rent to someone else, acting as an agent. However, the tenant would be within his rights to say, "No, I'll only pay to the landlord."


What can happen if you don't pay the last month's rent?

If a person does not pay the previous months rent, they can most likely be evicted. The landlord can ask the tenant to leave on their own or start the eviction process.


How long by law does a landlord after 15 days late on rent does a landlord have to give you to get rent paid before the can ask you to move?

A landlord can, at any time, initiate eviction proceedings against the tenant if he fails to pay his rent on time. Normally the landlord does this after the fifth day of default.


How do tenant farmers pay their rent?

with products of the farm


Does section 8 pay for first and last month's rent?

Some Housing Authorities will pay the security deposit as well as the first months rent for a tenant. What I mean by rent is their portion of the rent: the tenant is still obliged to pay their portion of the rent. But very few housing authorities do this.


Do you have to pay back rent if you get your unemployment?

Yes. Most landlords do want their rent money and will only allow a certain period of time, before they have a tenant evicted for nonpayment of rent.


Can you be a guarantor for the rent?

Yes, you can be a guarantor for someone's rent, which means you agree to pay the rent if the tenant is unable to do so.


What is the remedy available to the landlord when a tenant doesn't pay?

When a tenant doesn't pay his rent the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court, which forces the tenant to move.


Does a cosigner have to pay the rent when tenant dies suddendly?

I'm pretty sure the cosigner doesn't have to pay it. If the tenant dies suddenly, I wouldn't think his/her family would be obligated to pay the rent, because I'm sure they would move everything out when the tenant dies.

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