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I PROMISE TO PAY THE RENT

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Real Estate Agent with WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC SA535849000

I PROMISE TO PAY THE RENT

 

Phoenix Property ManagementHow many times do I hear this statement each month from my tenants? It is part of my job. Phoenix Property Management we deal with human beings and not machines. There will be times when tenants fail to pay rent for the following reasons

 

  • Hours get cut
  • Loss job
  • Divorce
  • Medical
  • Car repairs

 

I can keep going when it comes to reasons for not paying rent. What do I do in these cases? The first instinct is to evict them and find another tenant. However, I find out if we are able to structure a "PROMISE TO PAY" contract to get the tenant back on their feet during these times of hardship. Good people are going to face challenges in life. So, I have been able to keep tenants in their units by doing a "PROMISE TO PAY" contract with the tenant.

 

What if they do not pay as agreed upon? That is a great question. Then, the owner has the right to immediately file eviction papers because the tenant has waived their right for the owner to issue a "FIVE DAY NOTICE." It is a win-win for the owner and the tenant when they pay in full.

 

Overall, it is just another strategy to keep tenants in units who need assistance during a rough time period in their life. They do appreciate the assistance. Then, they pay rent on time once they are back on their feet. I just wanted to share one of my many strategies in Phoenix Property Management.

 

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Mike Bjork
Evolve Bank & Trust - Redondo Beach, CA

That's great, Harry!  I would assume you've done your tenant screening upfront, and they have a good history built-up with you as a tenant, so they would tend to honor the agreement (more often than not).  I like the approach.

Dec 28, 2016 09:48 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Harry F. D'Elia, things happen, if tenants have a good history, most landlords work with them. Communication is the key. 

Dec 28, 2016 10:44 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Harry F. D'Elia -  you are doing the right thing for people with hardships.  Give them a chance. 

Dec 28, 2016 11:25 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Harry F. D'Elia - I don't envy you. You have to be really good at reading people and I'm sure you have perfected that skill! Many Property Management Companies have no mercy. I really think it needs to be judged on an individual case by case study and give some leeway if the situation is necessary.

You sound like a great guy to work with when people are honest. 

Dec 28, 2016 12:30 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Harry. Whatever works for everyone sounds good to me. 

Dec 29, 2016 02:20 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Mike Bjork all systems checked

Dec 29, 2016 12:34 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Beth Atalay thanks for confirmation

Dec 29, 2016 12:35 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® always here to serve

Dec 29, 2016 12:35 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Patricia Feager I am a nice guy

Dec 29, 2016 12:36 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

James Dray have a great day

Dec 29, 2016 12:36 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for continued success with your property management business.

Dec 29, 2016 04:14 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Harry

Hopefully when the economy picks up in 2017 there will be less rent collection issues.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Dec 29, 2016 04:56 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Roy Kelley thanks for comment

Dec 30, 2016 11:24 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Lou Ludwig best wishes 2017

Dec 30, 2016 11:24 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Harry

Firstly, thanks for stopping by my blog. This is an interesting way to keep tenants in their rental and vacancies down. Is this unique to AZ for I hav not heard of this here in CA? thanks and cheers cvc

Dec 30, 2016 01:29 PM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Curtis Van Carter it is a simple promise to pay contract with tenants that is in writing.

Dec 31, 2016 05:29 AM
Curtis Van Carter
Better Homes & Gardens Wine Country Group - Yountville, CA
Your Napa Valley Broker Extraordinaire

Harry thanks for the explanation, cheers cvc

Dec 31, 2016 07:19 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Curtis Van Carter here to serve

Dec 31, 2016 09:09 AM
Dennis Swartz
Full Circle Property Management - Columbus, OH
MBA, GRI...experience counts!

Its a good program, and we also do it, but as with many programs some people abuse the system and the program.

Jan 29, 2017 03:58 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Dennis Swartz there will always be people that try to cheat the system until they get caught

Jan 29, 2017 05:19 AM