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Note: You should consult a collection lawyer or service in your state or local county for more information on the RENT COLLECTION and EVICTION PROCESS.  

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EVICTION DEFINED: An "eviction" is a legal proceeding by which the landlord seeks to reclaim the premises (apartment or home) and put the tenant out. 
 SEE OUR GUIDE TO EVICTIONS . All evictions must be done LEGALLY.

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When the  landlord is due rent as a result of the tenant  having vacated a property and failed to pay all pr part of the rent, the tenant  was evicted  or  there were  damages beyond Normal Wear and Tear and the Security Deposit is insufficient to cover the damages, then the landlord should go to court for a judgment or send the file to a collection agency whose focus is Landlord Rent Collections.

Some Lawyers also operate collection services or offer to handle a simple collection letter as the first step. Often, it will serve as notice to the tenant to pay or leave if they are still occupying the unit.
ALWAYS TRY TO COLLECT BACK RENT.

SECTION 8 EVICTIONS - To evict a Section 8 / Housing Voucher, see our guide on Section 8 Evictions

RENT COLLECTION COSTS: Collecting Back Rent isn't free. Be sure you have a clause in your lease that states you have the right to add collection costs and or attorney fees. Some states these charges may be regulated or not permitted. Most do and the limit is a "standard or customary charge" So you can't go and charge your tenant $10 million to collect. If it is a small amount (you determine "small") look for a collection agency or try sending certified collection letters on your own. The cost for an attorney may outweigh what you might recover. 

Also you may:
  • contact your lawyer

  • if your rent is subsidized, check whether the subsidy program will help (Section 8 etc)

  • use a collection agency. Did you use a Tenant Screening Service? If so, contact them and see if they offer any services and if you can report the tenant. BE SURE YOU CAN VERIFY the amount owed. 

Non-payment of rent: The landlord must inform the tenant in writing that full rent is due by a specific deadline or the lease will be terminated.

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