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How to collect past due rent?
I have mailed a non-payment of rent form. Will file and wait for a judgement. Then, how am I able to collect if the tenant gets laid off from his job?
Asked on November 20, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I think that it may be best for you to seek advice from an attorney in your area. I am not really sure of what you have done and whether or not it was proper on your case. Does the tenant still live there? Then you generally have to serve a notice to pay or get out (not exactly what it is called) and just mailing it does not work. You then also have to start eviction proceedings and get a judgement that you can use to garnish wages, levy bank accounts, etc. It will be tough to collect if he gets laid off. Your judgement can be filed and it is good for a number of years. You need help here. Good luck.
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