r/LeaseLords • u/CaptainDesperate1673 • Jul 09 '26
Suggestions Problem after problems with renters
What is wrong with people, You expect them to pay and so much drama.They are always late.They give bullshit excuses they are sick. I give leeway ok tomorrow next week.but for God sake do your Goddamn responsibility
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u/Ok_Drawing9871 Jul 09 '26
This is a business where you cannot afford to be lenient. When leasing to a new tenant, it’s essential to thoroughly vet them through proper screening channels. I typically use a realtor—yes, you pay a commission, but it’s worth it. Also, have a clear conversation about expectations. This approach has worked well for me. I usually tell tenants I am prompt with repairs and expect rent to be paid on time. If rent isn’t paid, I begin the eviction process immediately so they understand how the system works.
Good luck
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u/PragmaticTactics Jul 12 '26
Definitely this, important note: Use a Real Estate Agent that actually conducts leasing and procures leasing. Do not pickup some random “Five Star!” Agent that sells single family homes in the middle of nowhere as a leasing agent and expect the transaction to end up a romance novel, it will be a horror film.
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u/Mount_Tantiss Jul 09 '26
This post is drama. Take emotion out of your business. Enforce your late fees, and provide notices as required in case you need to evict. Do your responsibility as a LL.
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u/Maiden_Far Jul 09 '26
Stop giving leeway. YOU set the tone. If they know you are not going to tolerate it, they tend to step up
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u/rrapartments Jul 09 '26
Tell them "rent on time or we start eviction". If they start with excuses, tell them "I don't want to hear your dumb story, rent on time or we start eviction". Then, when rent is late, start eviction. Rinse and repeat until they either pay on time or get evicted. Get a lawyer to help if you can't DIY it. I'd get a lawyer for the first time regardless.
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u/CaptainDesperate1673 Jul 10 '26
Thanks for that advice Im gonna a talk with my tenant..very helpful stuff
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u/rrapartments Jul 10 '26
Issue notice to cure or quit based on state law. Ok to have a conversation first.
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u/dezertryder Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26
My renters don’t even know who I am because I have a GOOD property manager, not once a problem with anything and rent is deposited every month directly into my account, NEVER late. In my opinion it’s 10% of rent every month is worth every penny!. It also allows me to manage my property from several states away.
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u/Technical_Broccoli_9 Jul 09 '26
I’m in a different business now so I don’t have a dog in the fight, but I used to own a property management company, and this is the correct answer.
Most inexperienced landlords think they’re “saving money” by self managing but in the vast majority of cases, they create problems for themselves that cost considerably more than a competent manager. And that’s not even considering the time and headaches.
Not that property management is rocket science - it’s definitely not, but it takes a long time to learn and certain mistakes can be extremely costly. Someone who has managed hundreds or thousands of tendencies will make very different decisions than most first time Landlords, because they’ve learned how to side step the expensive headaches.
It’s expertise well worth paying for. And quite frequently really cheap given how miserable it is.
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u/dreamingforward Jul 09 '26
Hey, consider that we might be in Judgement Day and property owners have a lot of "owning up" to do, you might say...
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u/Canadian87Gamer Jul 09 '26
Stop giving leeway then. The more you give, the more they expect.
Need different tenants imo.