If you own a rental property, this is one situation you can’t afford to ignore. Even one missed rent payment can disrupt your cash flow, delay your mortgage payment, and create long-term vacancy issues if not handled correctly. The question is, how do you deal with non-paying tenants without putting your investment at risk? As a property management company, this is exactly what we’re trained to handle, and there’s a right way to do it.

Missed rent payments are rare, but they can hurt your bottom line. At Patriot Property Management, we successfully collect rent on nearly every property we manage each month. However, when a tenant falls behind, it becomes our top priority to resolve the issue quickly. These situations are often associated with job loss, personal emergencies, or other significant life events. Waiting too long or taking the wrong steps can result in legal delays, lost income, and avoidable vacancy.

We follow a strict legal process to protect your property. Landlords are not legally permitted to remove a tenant without following the proper procedures. If you make one mistake, the court can throw out your case and delay the eviction process for weeks or even months. That’s why we act fast but by the book. We issue formal notices as soon as the law allows, contact the tenant multiple times, and track every step so your rights are protected and the issue doesn’t drag out.