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“Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.”  See how, in the opinion of one judge, this Federal law may impact your rent collection efforts if you employ third parties to collect your delinquencies and serve your eviction notices for you. 

“Hassle Free Rent Collection.”  You can arrange for automatic electronic rent collection at this site.  It is worth a look and an inquiry. 

How to Evaluate the Prospective Tenant’s Credit Thoroughly

“How To Get Your Renter To Think Like A ‘Home Buyer’”  The best way to make sure your collections are steady and on time is to make your tenants want to pay steadily and on time.  This article discusses a good way to do that. 

“Lisa's Laws Of Landlording.”  A good general short article with some specific tips on rent and collecting it.  

“Rent Collections Via The Internet? They're Not Far Away.”  There are ways you can collect rent using the Internet.  A nice resource if you and your tenants are hooked up to it.

“Rent Late? Don't Jump to Conclusions.”  This article will help you decide how to handle the late pay.  Sometimes there is a good reason to retain such a tenant.  Find out how to know the difference between a one time glitch and a potential long term problem. 

“Roommates and Rent: How To Protect Yourself.”  Roommates can pose rent collection challenges if you do not act early to protect yourself.

“12 Reasons NOT to Collect Rent on the First.”  It may be a good idea for you to set your rent due date on a day other than the first of the month.  Read and consider this piece, then decide if you ought to break from the herd. 

Other articles

Direct Deposit

Electronic Payments on the Internet

Company Guide To Direct Deposit

Bankruptcy. An interesting discussion of the various forms of bankruptcy protection.  A good starting point for those unfortunate landlords who have a tenant who has filed.  

Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliance

Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Landlord, The

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