My tenant is not paying the rent. What can I do?

Tenants who do not pay their rent are certainly one of landlords’ greatest concerns. Dealing with this problem can be time-consuming and stressful.
The main advice, when it comes to evicting someone who does not pay their rent, is to understand both the legal procedure and what the law says about tenants’ rights – and your own. It is also important to be meticulous and to remember to carry out every step in writing, by registered post, so that you keep a record of each stage.

First of all, ask the tenant to pay the rent owed before taking any steps towards termination.
If the tenant still does not pay, you may use extraordinary, early termination. Extraordinary termination does not take place at the end of the contract, but early, as a result of particular circumstances.

You must set the tenant a deadline for payment in writing and inform them that, if payment is not made within this period, you will terminate the lease. This period must be at least 30 days from the moment the tenant falls into arrears. Be sure to check the lease carefully, as some provide for longer periods that protect the tenant in the event of late payment.

If full payment has not been made by the end of the period, you may terminate the con­tract with immediate effect. The termination must reach the tenant before the start of a 30-day notice period.
If the tenant makes a payment within the stated period, even on the last day, you will not be able to terminate the contract.

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