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  • 1.  Tenant never pays full amount

    Posted 16 days ago

    I have 2 tenants that never pay the full amount on rent. They pay in chunks, but there is always money left to pay, which they pay the next month. I have over locked them, but I don't even think they come to the units. It is just something they pay, as much as they can for that month. Calling, texting and emailing them does nothing.
    Should I send them an official letter stating they need to pay full amount, or they can vacate the unit? 
    What are some best practices to tackle this?



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    Lubaina Raja
    Premier Mini Storage
    Bryan TX
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  • 2.  RE: Tenant never pays full amount

    Posted 16 days ago
    Late fees.  I charge 10% on full amount due each month.   Short pay is ok with me if that's what they want to do.   Extra 10% makes me happy. 

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  • 3.  RE: Tenant never pays full amount

    Posted 16 days ago

    Same as Thomas...I'm fine with partial payments because they are considered late payments when the next late fee date rolls around. I don't waive the late fees so they are always paying more for the unit than they would if they paid in full every month. Ok by me :)



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    JoLea Conn
    OnSite Manager
    ALL*STAR STORAGE
    Richmond TX
    (281) 341-7867
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  • 4.  RE: Tenant never pays full amount

    Posted 14 days ago

    Thank you



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    Lubaina Raja
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  • 5.  RE: Tenant never pays full amount

    Posted 11 days ago

    My experience has been.  The sooner the lien process is started the sooner the owner gets paid.  Remember there is a clause in the TSSA official lease that says, "a partial payment will not stop the auction"



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    Doug Hunt
    Owner
    Owners Management Company, Inc.
    Lancaster TX
    (214) 742-9499
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