Texas Agreement for Delayed or Partial Rent Payments
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Should You Accept Partial Rent Payments? It's okay to accept partial payments as long as you handle them correctly. You can sign an agreement with your tenant called an Agreement for Delayed or Partial Rent Payments. That way, your tenant understands that you expect the remainder of the payment by a certain date.
Ask your landlord in writing (as far in advance as possible) for a few extra days. Explain your difficulties and emphasize (if you can) that they are only temporary. Offer (if at all possible) to pay at least some of the rent on time.
The rental property address, including unit number (if applicable) The names of all tenants on the lease agreement. The date the notice was issued. The balance due. Any late fees or pending late fees for failing to pay within the time frame specified in the lease.
Clearly Outline Your Late Rent Procedure in the Lease. Late Rent Fees. Find Out Why Your Tenant's Rent is Late. Refer Your Tenant to Rent Assistance Programs. Make Rent Easier by Having Tenants Pay Rent Online.
Dear (Receiver's Name), I want to sincerely apologize for being late on my rent. I realize that I am three days late and still I have no money to pay you. I hope to be able to pay you no later.
Just be sincere and polite, which is what will get you sympathy. Inform the landlord about your plan for resolving your current situation. Develop an installment plan that you think you can afford. Indicate if you will be missing any future rent payments and, if so, how the shortfall be paid over time.
It should be noted that is it best practice to not accept partial payments from a tenant.If your tenant has not paid rent in compliance with the terms of the lease, you should start the eviction process by delivering a proper eviction notice as soon as possible.
Set Up Rental Payment Reminders The most polite way to ask for payment is to ask before anyone is late! When you send a reminder a few days before the rent is due, you can be very polite. Sending a reminder about an upcoming payment rather than a request for a late payment is always going to be a more welcome message.
In Texas, a landlord can evict a tenant for a variety of reasons, including not paying rent on time or violating a portion of the lease or rental agreement. In some cases, a tenant might have cause (legal grounds) to fight the eviction.
