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Rent Collection Follow-Up Checklist for Property Management

Stop rent delinquency in its tracks! Our Rent Collection Follow-Up Checklist streamlines your process, ensuring timely payments and minimizing lost revenue. Designed specifically for property managers, this actionable checklist guides you through escalating follow-up steps, from friendly reminders to formal notices - all while maintaining professional tenant relations. Download now and boost your property's financial health!

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Initial Rent Missed - Days 1-3

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Actions to take immediately following a missed rent payment.

Rent Due Date

Time Rent Was Missed (If Known)

Amount of Rent Due

Payment Method Used (If Any)

Notes on Initial Missed Payment (e.g., possible explanation)

Initial Communication Method

First Notice - Days 4-7

2 of 6

Sending the initial late rent notice and outlining consequences.

Date of First Notice Sent

Delivery Method

Content of First Notice (Paste Here)

Amount of Rent Due

Late Fee Applied?

Reference/Case Number

Second Notice & Phone Call - Days 8-14

3 of 6

Reminder of outstanding balance and attempts to contact tenant.

Date of Second Notice Sent

Time of Phone Call Attempt 1

Summary of Phone Call 1: Tenant Response/Conversation

Time of Phone Call Attempt 2

Summary of Phone Call 2: Tenant Response/Conversation

Tenant Payment Plan Offered?

Amount Offered in Payment Plan (if applicable)

Property Manager Signature (Confirmation of Second Notice)

Legal Action Preparation - Days 15-21

4 of 6

Gathering necessary documentation and considering eviction process.

Date Rent Initially Due

Summary of Prior Communication Attempts (dates, methods, responses)

Outstanding Rent Amount

Attorney Consultation Required?

Supporting Documentation (lease agreement, payment history, notices)

Notes regarding tenant's potential hardship or circumstances

Date of Attorney Consultation (if applicable)

Eviction Filing (if necessary) - Days 22-30+

5 of 6

Formal eviction procedures and court filings.

Date of Eviction Filing

Summary of Events Leading to Filing

Copy of Eviction Notice Served

Court Selection (if applicable)

Case Number Assigned by Court

Scheduled Court Hearing Date

Property Manager Signature

Notes on Communication with Legal Counsel

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining detailed records of all communication and actions taken.

Date of Initial Rent Missed

Summary of Initial Communication (Phone/Email/Letter)

Outstanding Rent Amount

Copy of Late Rent Notice Sent

Notes on Phone Conversations with Tenant

Communication Method (Initial Notice)

Date of Final Communication Attempt

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