Rented my House for May 1st. I dropped the last months rent, because it was just to much for people to come up with first, last, and security. We met at my Lawyer, and signed the lease agreement, peace of mind using a Lawyer to explain the agreement and the additions I added, so everyone is on the same page in understanding the terms. My Lawyer also added, if the Tennant is 3 days late, a $50.00 charge will occur, as well if the Check bounces a $35.00 charge will occur. They gave me cash at the time of signing, but then June 1st came and no payment, so I called him and he brought me a check to my work on June 1st, but asked me not to cash it for 2 days
Told him straight up, I wouldn't tolerate this next month as I have bills to be paid too. He apologized and I told him, I'd be sorry too when I have to evict him, but that I would if he can't stick to the lease agreement. I paid my Lawyer $150.00, to type up a lease agreement, then go over it throughly with all present at signing so they can't say later they didn't understand, or didn't see this or that in the lease.