Tenant late with rent numerous times.

Pick up the phone when she calls, dont shy away from it, u should be furious, they are messing with your business, tell them you've had enough and you want them out, as your legally entitled to, make a date for them to leave and agree that you will move new tennants in the next day and hang up.
 
caveat & NHG - thanks for the help here. Its really appreciated. I was worried about them having 4 little`uns in the house with them etc. So basically i need to shut down from it as such.

If she calls me i will inform her that if she is staying on she must immedately arrange for the RA to be paid into my acc immediately. She text me again last night asking that i call down to sign these forms. I text her back saying get in the car and drive the hour to me and ill sign them once reviewed. She said she has no money for petrol because she pays a sky high f*"#ing rent!!!! They knew full well what the rent was moving in. If she couldnt afford it then they shouldnt have moved in. Im renting them a 4 bed 3 yr old bungalow on nearly an acre. its divine with lovely gardens etc and school right next door in the country. they pay 196.00 a week...... ya wouldnt get it anywhere else!!! Grrrr:mad:
 
updadubs said:
Pick up the phone when she calls, dont shy away from it, u should be furious, they are messing with your business, tell them you've had enough and you want them out, as your legally entitled to, make a date for them to leave and agree that you will move new tennants in the next day and hang up.
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Sorry i just saw your post now...

I`ll admit im sorry now i sent the letter, i should have just booted them out but in fact ive now given them an opportunity to pay up in full by next Monday. So if they do, thats fine.... until the next time. My hubby to be said to me last night "what will happen when they ring you 2 weeks before x mas stating they`ve overspent on prezzies & cant pay their rent...? What you going to do then, give them a 3rd chance is it?".... oh god.

Now that ive sent the letter do i need to stand over it?
 
Leghorn.... Your post has knocked me off my feet. Do you mean to tell me that the R/A cheque should be paid directly to me??? I was NEVER aware of this!!! Holy Sh...
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I think you've picked me up wrong there.

The cheque is made payable to the tenant. If the tenant signs the back of it, a third party can lodge it. You shouldn't be letting the tenant cash the cheque, or they'll end up spending it. Especially around Christmas.
 
oh ok thanks leghorn...

Just to update everyone.... The tenant contacted me via text. She`s absolutely fuming at me over my letter and told me shes moving out and shes wants her deposit back NOW! I told her, her moving out final date was nov 8th. i told her i will post today her letter of termination and a reference. i said i couldnt be fairer than that considering shes not paying rent etc.

I feel totally relieved i have to say..


So now i have an unoccupied 4 bed bungalow on nearly an acre in north cork for rent. ANY TAKERS GUYS...???? :(

Mods - dont ye go locking my thread im only trying to cheer myself up.
 
shootingstar said:
oh ok thanks leghorn...

Just to update everyone.... The tenant contacted me via text. She`s absolutely fuming at me over my letter and told me shes moving out and shes wants her deposit back NOW! I told her, her moving out final date was nov 8th. i told her i will post today her letter of termination and a reference. i said i couldnt be fairer than that considering shes not paying rent etc.

I feel totally relieved i have to say..


So now i have an unoccupied 4 bed bungalow on nearly an acre in north cork for rent. ANY TAKERS GUYS...???? :(

Mods - dont ye go locking my thread im only trying to cheer myself up.
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I assume you will hold onto the security deposit until you have inspected the property for damage?

Well done - dont feel a bit bad over it, as you said yourself, she knew what the rent was when she moved in, its not like she was forced, she could easily have gone elsewhere. Youre doing business here, all thats happened is a business agreement has been terminated.

Roll on new reliable tenants!
 
make sure and change the locks when you've given the place the once over. dont give back the deposit until then!
 
truthseeker said:
I assume you will hold onto the security deposit until you have inspected the property for damage?

Well done - dont feel a bit bad over it, as you said yourself, she knew what the rent was when she moved in, its not like she was forced, she could easily have gone elsewhere. Youre doing business here, all thats happened is a business agreement has been terminated.

Roll on new reliable tenants!
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Actually im feeling a bit stronger now i must say... Yes i have informed her that ill be calling next thurs night to inspect same and only then will i refund deposit etc. ive asked my neighbour to join me... hes nasty looking.

My next Q - can someone draft me a letter of termination. I have no idea what to say. Shes been given notice today (1st nov) to move out on the 8th nov. sorry i must sound completely thick. Its my first time letting out the house. I`ll be better second time round....
 
As per the other posters....DO NOT give the deposit back until you hve inspected the place fully and charge her for any damage (I reckon from her attitude, there will be some). You would be quite entitled to charge her for the unit her son broke (unless you already told her otherwise). Make sure you take all the ESB & gas readings with her present and ensure she knows it is her responsibility to notify the utility companies. Take any outstanding rent out of the deposit also. Give her a letter detailing everything above.

Best of luck with your next tenant!
 
google "sample tenant letter of termination" and check the box for pages from ireland only - plenty of hits.
 
Thanks. im learning more and more as i go on. Another thing.... i have paid 70.00 to the PRTB, am i entitled to deduct this from Deposit as a result of her breaking her letting contract with me?

I`ll have to pay them another 70.00 when i put another tenant in there :mad:
 
No, the PRTB has nothing to do with her (but you will be able to claim it as as an expense on your tax returns. If the €70 is all you'll be out of pocket, you'l be doing well.
 
Thank you Sam-h.

My father is now coming with me next thurs to change the locks. I cant wait to get it over and done with....
 
Renting a place is easy. So once a tenant starts making it difficult I think you should serve notice. Very easy to let things slide and they come back to bite. Ditto the other way around if a landlord is acting up.

Would people say it usual to supply a lawnmover for a rented property or would it be better to arrange a service company to do it.

Where a landlord can't or is not willing to be "hand on" what are peoples thoughts about using a letting agency.
 
Hi Lauren.

I told her i`d give her a reference because i dont want any bad blood. I dont want her wrecking my house that i worked hard for. I just want to pasify her if im to be totally honest... it might help her get another house quicker or a council house maybe.... i dont know... she has 4 smallies and a lazy ass husband
 
shootingstar said:
I also cut the lawn for her every 2 weeks at the beginning because she said she didnt have the money for a lawnmower. (not too sure what she plans on doing next summer)
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Did the lease agreement clarify responsibility for grass cutting?
 
shootingstar said:
caveat & NHG - thanks for the help here. Its really appreciated. I was worried about them having 4 little`uns in the house with them etc. So basically i need to shut down from it as such.

If she calls me i will inform her that if she is staying on she must immedately arrange for the RA to be paid into my acc immediately. She text me again last night asking that i call down to sign these forms. I text her back saying get in the car and drive the hour to me and ill sign them once reviewed. She said she has no money for petrol because she pays a sky high f*"#ing rent!!!! They knew full well what the rent was moving in. If she couldnt afford it then they shouldnt have moved in. Im renting them a 4 bed 3 yr old bungalow on nearly an acre. its divine with lovely gardens etc and school right next door in the country. they pay 196.00 a week...... ya wouldnt get it anywhere else!!! Grrrr:mad:
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Actually you will get it else where, I rent a 1 year old 4 bed bungalow with 2 acres and a deck overlooking the lake to SW tenants for €150 per week, they are with me 5 years now and no problems so the luck of the draw as I also had non SW tenants and had a nightmare time with them, rent late house messed etc.
 
shootingstar said:
Hi Lauren.

I told her i`d give her a reference because i dont want any bad blood. I dont want her wrecking my house that i worked hard for. I just want to pasify her if im to be totally honest... it might help her get another house quicker or a council house maybe.... i dont know... she has 4 smallies and a lazy ass husband
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I just wonder if you give her a great reference and she causes lots of problems for next landlord and they find out the problems you had!!!!!!!!!!!!! iI better stop there or you will never rent again with the worry.
 
Would anyone really pay any attention to a written reference?? I don't even ask for one as they could type one up themselves. I reckon the best way is to rent property out directly (no agency) as you get to met the people and ask loads of questions while they view the property: who they are, why they are moving, where they work etc. This gives you a better feel for the tenant than any piece of paper with words on it!

Out of curiousity, can a landlord come back on a previous landlord if they find out they lied about a tenant on a reference?
 
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