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LandLord Tenant Question

I am a Landlord that has a tenant that has paid in the past but is currently behind in their payments. I dont want to evict them, but I do want them to pay on time. Can a Lawyer write a letter to them telling them to abide by the terms of the contract? I was told that my only recourse was the 3-day notice to pay or quit. Is this true?


Asked on 1/29/08, 4:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: LandLord Tenant Question

You can serve them with a 3-day notice which should light a fire under them. If they're not paying rent, why let them remain? Of course, you could negotiate partial payments over time if they've fallen on hard times like so many others. Please let me know if you need help.

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Answered on 1/29/08, 5:38 pm
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: LandLord Tenant Question

Frequently a lawyer's letter get these delinquent tenants aware that you are serious. I recommend that solution highly.

Other than that you are limited to a 3 day notice, unlawful detainer, or simply accepting the fact that this tenant is late and "learn to live with it".

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Answered on 1/30/08, 11:39 pm


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