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According to the headline: “No rent was paid in April by nearly a third of American Renters.”
Now, in almost every situation…the rule is that, you STILL need to pay rent, and you still OWE the money to your landlord, it’s not FORGIVEN…even though, right now, you can’t be evicted. But, by the time this eviction freeze is lifted, technically - you’re going to owe all your back rent, and then - AT THAT POINT - if it’s not paid, the landlord can move forward with an eviction - which, we’ll address very shortly.
But, to analyze this data PROPERLY, and look at how many people are not paying rent…we have to take a step back and look at this number, in context. Because, in the month before this…and, in the YEAR before this…it was average that almost 20% OF TENANTS to NOT PAY THEIR RENT ON TIME. That’s right…almost 1 out of 5 tenants, in a GOOD MARKET, can’t pay their rent on time.
HOWEVER…here’s what many of these articles leave out:
Many of them failed to mention that the Vice President of the National Multi-Family Housing Council, who were the ones that GATHERED this data in the first place…said that “The New Data For April With Historical Data is not a true representation of how rent payments are progressing.”
https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/multifamily/april-multifamily-rent-payments-fall-to-69-but-improvements-expected-as-month-continues-103823
The term “NOT PAYING RENT” is counted when tenants don’t pay their rent, in full, by the 5th of each month. And, in April…the 4th was a Saturday, and the 5th was a Sunday, with many places closed from processing payments…meaning, rent probably isn’t going to hit until the 6th, on the Monday, after this data is already analyzed.
So, even though it’s unclear exactly how many tenants ended up paying rent on that Monday, that were NOT counted in this study…I have a feeling it’s going to cause this 1 out of 3 number to drop, even just slightly.
Second, I’d also like to mention that these are only tenants who pay ON TIME…and, as a landlord for almost 10 years now…I’ve had quite a few situations of late rent. Sometimes things come up, tenants make partial payments upfront, they pay the rest later…I get it, things happen, and we have to work TOGETHER if we want to get through it.
So, if you’re a tenant who’s not able to pay your rent…bring that up to your landlord, don’t just stop paying out of nowhere. Even though you’re STILL going to be responsible for payments, that doesn’t mean you can’t work out a payment plan with your landlord so that everyone is happy.
And, as a landlord, this is also a prime example of why it’s so important not only to screen your tenants thoroughly, to make sure they can afford the rent and aren’t spreading themselves too thin, but also to keep a heft cash reserve on the sidelines for anything that might come up.
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28 thoughts on “Tenants stopped paying rent – my response”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scott Zvidzo says:

    This man has my respect , I'm so hard up and I haven't paid my rent in four months but my landlord is great and I will bounce back and clear him

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars lost traveling backpacker says:

    I am a landlord and In Washington state and I evicted a dozen tennets and I’m not gonna be a landlord no more the Democrats are ruining this country with too many rules if I was to continue to be a landlord there would have to be an insurance policy liability that all renters have to have that will cover them if they don’t pay their rent or any damages garbage etc. on the property and tell the day they are off of the property even through an infection otherwise I’m out of the business and I will never sell any of my homes to anyone that’s going to use them as a rental unit them no wonder so many people are leaving the country that have money why invest here

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Porky says:

    Landlords are parasites, everyone should own the place where they live

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ALMIGHTY coming says:

    form 6A? What are the result for the landlord, paying rent tenant and not payibg tenant?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! My Anon says:

    This guy gives terrible advice! Tenants know how to stretch out your losses and delay eviction! Working with tenants and believing their lies will cost a landlord big!

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! My Anon says:

    This guy has lost his ass by now! California Landlord! A whole year and more of eviction moratorium has kicked his happy ass!

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars piumiu says:

    You’re a good woman. I’m a good man. Give me rent!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bill wood says:

    That was to read at a cost not Holocaust but when the Afghan he's went through you could probably call it a holocaust

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kenneth B says:

    I'm sure this guy get real physical on some ass….🙄

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cora Lia says:

    Can you make another video about tenants who take advantage of the system like not paying in purpose for an entire year
    What can we do then ?

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ab Gr says:

    Tenants will be paying you $50 bucks a month for 30 years when evictions start . Watch

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ab Gr says:

    If tenants don’t fear you they don’t respect you and won’t pay . If they don’t follow the rules I don’t either and it works .. I’ll will damage vehicles and break legs if needed. Whatever it takes No joke

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Just Saying says:

    Is that a Zenith El Primero on the wrist? Nice!

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ricardo Sukhu says:

    Hi, what advice can you give me on tenants that does not pay rent but still work full time and also have a pensioner living with them? There taking advantage of covid and the government orders.

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The SMS Show says:

    Basically people dont need to pay rent…? Good luck trying to collect $10,000 from someone that couldnt pay rent in the first place!

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Survivalist says:

    Nine months Karter, these folks are at minimum $10,000 behind , and at least 97% will never be able to pay even one month of back rent or mortgage!

    The collapse is at hand!

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sda123 says:

    There are and have been tons of jobs available during this pandemic. Problem is people are unwilling to work these type of jobs as they may be more difficult than what they had before. Amazon, Walmart, UPS and grocery stores just to name a few that are hiring like crazy. Tired of hearing excuses.

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lucas says:

    If eviction freezes happen, you still have to pay back the money from those months? I didn't know that

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ArmstrongFlipsters says:

    I recently bought a condo that came with a tenant. I live out of province and we have sent him registered mail about the rent not being paid,we have called, we have texted him, we also contacted the condo board in which he is an employee of. He has still not paid his rent. This is our first month owning the condo in montreal. We are new to this but are already nervous and trying hard to figure out what we can do. I would love any advice possible.

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Taco Grande says:

    Garbage video!! Offers no advice or info that is helpful.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars truthbknwn says:

    In California, you cannot file for an eviction (unlawful detainer) REGARDLESS of whether or not the tenant has a COVID related financial hardship. My tenant has taken full advantage of that, and has not only taken in a possible COVID hardship related individual to live with him, (unauthorized), but has stopped paying rent. I guess he thinks that by having a COVID hardship person living with him, that he can just stop paying rent! I still have to pay their electricity bill and make sure that they are comfy cozy and undisturbed while they BILK me until at least March of next year, but that could be extended even longer…at least until 90 days after the Governor has rescinded his state of emergency due to COVID. This is COMMUNISM, folks. It is so very unfair to Landlords. We know that we cannot recover the monetary damages even if we win our case against these FREELOADERS (which could be YEARS from now!). I don't know how anyone expects us to be obedient to this sh-t.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan Jayson says:

    Pandemic will not end soon. Take a red pill. Tell politicians to open up completely and reclaim your rights. Be brave. Covid threat is way too exaggerated for political power grab game by rulers

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michelle Thorisdottier says:

    Dont pay your rent because your just making Graham rich

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Woman of Valor says:

    Most fake people in high rent cities could never afford their rent anyway!

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wade says:

    This good advice and very fair

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars M Goldey says:

    Should I stop paying my rent?

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Corpo24 Axis&Allies says:

    I also own property in California (Bay Area) my tenant hasn’t paid for June or July and I know I can’t evict because of covid 19, but if she has violated our lease agreement with more people in the condo now, can I evict?

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars lone263 says:

    A lot are freeloading!

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