Evictions

 

In a perfect world with perfect tenants the rent would always arrive on time and tenants would stay for as long as the property owner would like. However, we live in a world that is less than perfect. From time to time circumstances may dictate that action be taken to recover overdue rent and on rare occasion, to vacate a property. As tenant retention is of paramount concern, team members will attempt to contact any overdue tenant via phone or if necessary, by visiting the property. Special payment terms may be negotiated in order to assist the tenant in paying overdue rent (circumstances and owner approval permitting). Legal action will commence swiftly if the rent remains unpaid.

 

RLM's accounting department will initiate a 3-Day Notice of Non Payment on or about the sixth day of a given month. If the rent has not been paid by the twelfth day of a month, an eviction suit will be filed with the appropriate court. Team members will continually attempt to collect rent even while waiting for the court hearing. When the day of reckoning arrives, one of your team members will attend the hearing as your representative. If possible, all overdue rent will be collected and the tenant retained as well. If, however, the rent is not paid, RLM will handle applying for and executing a Writ of Possession wherein the tenant will be forcefully removed from the property.