Rent Collection Checklist

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Pre-Rent Due Date - Tenant Communication

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Tasks to proactively remind tenants and minimize late payments.

Rent Reminder Send Date

Reminder Method

Reminder Message Template

Days Before Due Date to Send Reminder

Escalation Path (if no response)

Tenant Contact Name

Rent Due Date - Initial Collection Efforts

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Actions taken immediately following the rent due date.

Rent Due Date

Rent Amount Due

Payment Method Received (if any)

Amount Received (if partial)

Notes on Payment Received (e.g., memo on check)

Initial Action Taken

Date Payment Recorded

Follow-Up - Gentle Reminders & Inquiry

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Steps to gently remind tenants who have not paid, and explore potential reasons.

Date of First Follow-Up Email/Call

Tenant Contact Method (Email, Phone, Text)

Notes on Initial Inquiry - Tenant Response/Explanation

Tenant Provided Reason for Non-Payment?

Details of Tenant's Explanation (if provided)

Offer of Payment Plan Discussed?

Details of Payment Plan Offer/Discussion

Date of Second Follow-Up (if applicable)

Formal Late Payment Notices & Fees

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Procedures for issuing official notices and applying late fees.

Date Notice Sent

Notice Content (Late Payment)

Late Fee Amount

Notice Delivery Method

Tracking Number (if applicable)

Tenant Response (if any)

Deadline for Payment

Notice Type

Legal Action & Eviction (If Necessary)

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Steps to take if rent remains unpaid and legal action becomes necessary. (Consult with legal counsel.)

Date of Notice to Pay or Quit Served

Detailed Record of Service (Method, Who Served, etc.)

Date of Eviction Lawsuit Filed

Court Case Number & Jurisdiction

Date of Court Hearing

Summary of Court Hearing & Judge's Ruling

Date of Writ of Possession Issued

Notes regarding Sherriff/Marshall communication and planned eviction date

Date of Actual Eviction

Detailed Record of Eviction Execution (Who Executed, etc.)

Record Keeping & Reporting

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Maintaining accurate records of rent payments, notices sent, and collection efforts.

Date of Rent Due

Date Rent Was Received

Rent Amount Due

Rent Amount Received

Late Fee Applied (if any)

Notes on Payment (e.g., partial payment, payment plan)

Communication Method (Rent Confirmation)

Summary of Collection Efforts (Dates, Methods)

Copies of Rent Notices Sent

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