Renter not paying full amount?

Question

Our renter has a decent job in law firm, no car, and still does not pay the full amount each month. She is now around 4k behind b/c she'll pay couple hundred this month then nothing next two. Very inconsistent. Just found out she filed bankrupcy. I want her evicted, but hubby keeps giving her the benefit of doubt. Any suggestions, we wanted to sell this house, but housing market forced us to rent. We've tried having her rent to own, but her credit is bad. HELP!! We really don't know what to do.

Answer 1

Time for eviction, and file suit for the lost money, that way even if she does file bankruptcy you are listed as a creditor, and will be eligible for compensation. Bankruptcy does no longer release you of your debts, that all changed last year

Answer 2

you really should have an attorney to assist you with this and to take 'you' out of the loop-'cause there will be alot of court filings, serving of the renter, etc.
Here in california, if a renter is behind, a 3-day notice to pay or quit is served. After the three day notice is given, if the rent (or problem) is not resolved, this now starts a whole new set of court filings and appearances, and maybe even extensions.
If you are in california
http://www.caltenantlaw.com/Eviction.htm

if you are out of state...go to your web browser and type:
state (which state) eviction process....but again i highly recommend an attorney who specializes in evictions and the law surrounding.
Good luck

Answer 3

You're going to have to check your lease with her (you DO have one, right?), especially if she has filed for bankruptcy. If not, you're stuck with never seeing $4K.
Frankly, as a former renter, I'm amazed that you let her get by with paying-as-she-goes; my landlords would work with me, but I still paid. Your husband's attitude isn't helping, either. If she is consistently underpaying or not paying, giving her the benefit of the doubt isn't helping. And even if you can sell your home, while prospective buyers might like the idea of an apartment they can rent (as an income-provider), they will not like the idea that the present tenant doesn't bother to pay.
You might need to get an attorney involved in this.

Answer 4

EVICT HER ASAP! I cannot believe you have allowed this woemn to acrude 4000 in debt/ thats absurd! i would serve her with 3 day pay or quit notice IMMDEIATELY. i dont know what state you live in but you will need to check with your local housing to find out the rules for eviction would specifically be. some places u need to give more or less days. Start the eviction progress today. PUT YOUR FOOT DOWN. Thats insae that she has gone that long without paying u squat. what a scumbag~

Answer 5

I'm in Ontario, and I know that there is a specific way to file against a tenant for eviction due to rent arrears. Google "Landlord and Tenant Board", then look for the "Landlord Help" section.

Hope this helps (though, it really won't if you're not in Ontario... sorry!)

Answer 6

As a person that is bad with money, I have this to say about your renter....she is living above her means and you should throw her out. You are subsidizing her flings at the mall with putting up with her partial payments. I know this because I am a total screwup with money and am paying the price. It takes one to know one.

Answer 7

We is not the word for it, your husband is the one putting your own finances on the back burner while he lets this person take full advantage of you.

Tell him to get off his "sorry" behind and stop feeling "sorry" for her.

Tell her she needs to pay up or get out.

Answer 8

Evict her and find a better tenant.