I need an excuse why I can't pay rent, sad I know?

Question

This guy is always about business, explaining to him that I need a few more days (a week max) wouldn't cut it with him. My 2 jobs and another source of income won't get in the mail for a couple more days. Until then, i need to come up with an excuse why I can't pay him so I won't get the boot on the first which is when rent is due. This happened last month too but he reluctantly gave me a couple more days and this month i said it wouldn't happen, relying on my jobs to pay me on time. Any idea's? Thanks all.

Answer 1

Mr. Wizard.. I like Christine's answer, she has some good points. Keep it simple and to the point. But here is the gist of what you want to portray:

Say that you completely expected to receive your monies on time and that you are embarrassed that this has happened again. Explain that you are on top of it and that you would like to leave him or her with a portion of it "good faith money" and that if they would feel more comfortable that you would like to give them/send them money weekly or biweekly as you take your obligations seriously and you no longer want to jeopardize your home. Keep in mind even if they are multi- millionaires- they count on that money. After you get square with them send them a short note of thanks for their trust and patience. This will most likely impress them and help you with future dealings. ~Never burn a bridge

Answer 2

I'm not sure where you live, but if you were in California, I would tell you not to worry about it and just pay him in a couple of days when you do get the money. Legally he CANNOT kick you out for being a few days late on the rent. Yes, there are provisions for giving three days' notice to move, but these involve proving that you are a danger to the neighbors or have caused extensive damage, or are conducting criminal activities on the premises. Being a couple days late on the rent doesn't qualify. If he does want to evict you, he has to give you 30 days notice before he even starts the paperwork, and then it will take a couple more months to process before he is legally allowed to change the locks and force you out (and if he does, you have a case to sue him...until the final paperwork for eviction process is final, you have a legal right to remain an occupant)

Honestly, if the guy IS all business, he should know that trying to evict you would cost him a lot more time and aggravation than just waiting a couple of extra days for your money.

The most he can do is charge you interest or a late fee, but it has to be a reasonable one...check your lease contract to see what the late charge is, and when you get your check, just pay the late charge.

If you want extra security against a claim that he never received your check; bring a witness with you when you present it to him who would be willing to sign a statement that you paid him, or send the check to his office by registered mail so you'll have a receipt that he received it.

Answer 3

Pay as much as you can on the 1st - then the rest in a few days when you're paid. even offer him a post-dated check for the balance. He can't kick you out on the 2nd if he doesn't have your entire rent. Not to mention the way the housing market is today he will not want an empty apartment!

After this month is cleared up maybe you should consider paying weekly instead of monthly.

Honesty is always the best policy - Good luck!

Answer 4

Tell him when you'll have it. He won't like it, but legally he has to give you 30 days written notice to evict, then the magistrate will give you another 30 days.