{"id":15181,"date":"2021-05-07T15:38:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T22:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=15181"},"modified":"2022-06-16T15:30:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T22:30:26","slug":"how-to-deal-with-problem-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-problem-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Types of Problem Tenants and How to Deal With Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Property management requires a lot of know-how and experience, especially when it comes to the less enviable aspects of the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is it important to know <\/span>how to keep good tenants happy<\/span><\/a>, but knowing how to deal with problem tenants is one of the most essential skills to have here. There will always be some tenants that never seem to be satisfied or turn out to be outright troublemakers after signing the lease agreement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, a thorough screening system can help to filter out the majority of problem tenants. While this does help, there are always unforeseen circumstances that might hit at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n

A security deposit helps in such cases; however, the first order of business is to check out the main types of problematic tenants. Let\u2019s begin looking at these categories first, and then, seeing if there\u2019s an overreaching solution for dealing with these cases:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Deal With Problem Tenants\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Dealing with tenants who have certain issues can take some time. Since a manager should always be prepared, you\u2019d do well to look up the different types of problem tenants and how one can find solutions to their issues. The following categories apply to single-family rental homes, for the most part, but some property managers might also use them on mobile homes for sale or any other type of lease:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Late Payers or Partial Payers\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the most common issues that property managers face is related to rent payments. Make it clear within the lease that late payments aren\u2019t tolerated.\u00a0Even with this expectation and a solid security deposit, there might still be late, partial, or even nonexistent rent payments from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In these situations, be firm. Your lease should indicate what action will be taken. Most landlords will impose a late fee as a penalty for the late rent (this must be indicated in the lease agreement). <\/span>Late fees for rent payments<\/span><\/a> are typically based on a reasonable percentage of the monthly rental rate (5-10%) or a flat fee.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you notice a pattern in one of your tenant\u2019s rent payments being consistently late, talk to them about it to find out if there\u2019s a reasonable explanation (for example the rent\u2019s due date and their payday do not line up ideally). Alternatively, can issue send a written \u201cpay or quit\u201d notice, telling the tenants that unless they pay the rent within the specified period of time, they must move out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Note:<\/strong> Keep in mind that laws surrounding late fees and the eviction process have been altered during the pandemic. This can make it a tough topic to navigate for landlords and renters alike. For more information for your area, check with a legal advisor.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Discover more information related to the pandemic, and the eviction moratoriums:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n