[AL] I have a tenant who hasn't paid rent in 2 months and have no lease, what do I do?
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The process isn’t difficult and you should be able to do it yourself. On the other hand, you might prefer having a lawyer handle it all. In any case, though, you have to make sure that you follow the specific eviction process as set forth by your state—length of “pay or quit” time period, method of notification, and so on.
One other option: “Cash for keys.”
You offer her a cash payment if she’ll move out voluntarily. After—very important that it’s after—she moves out and takes her belongings, you pay her. Make sure there’s a written agreement documenting the process. And change the locks immediately after she moves out and signs the agreement. The advantage here is that it’ll be less expensive than a lawyer, and likely faster than an eviction. Yes, it’s galling to pay a deadbeat money to move. Still, it can accomplish your goal faster and less expensively than your alternative.
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I have a tenant in Birmingham, Alabama, who hasn't paid rent in 2 months. They keep telling me they will pay, but never do. Is it time to hire an attorney? Can I do this myself? What is the next step in this process?
i understand the frustration you must be feeling with your tenant not paying rent. have you served them with a formal notice to pay or vacate?
Yes but not sure how to deliver it
have you had any other type of communication with the tenant?
The process isn’t difficult and you should be able to do it yourself. On the other hand, you might prefer having a lawyer handle it all. In any case, though, you have to make sure that you follow the specific eviction process as set forth by your state—length of “pay or quit” time period, method of notification, and so on.
One other option: “Cash for keys.”
You offer her a cash payment if she’ll move out voluntarily. After—very important that it’s after—she moves out and takes her belongings, you pay her. Make sure there’s a written agreement documenting the process. And change the locks immediately after she moves out and signs the agreement. The advantage here is that it’ll be less expensive than a lawyer, and likely faster than an eviction. Yes, it’s galling to pay a deadbeat money to move. Still, it can accomplish your goal faster and less expensively than your alternative.
