I had a tenant the other day who was convinced that the first of the month was just a friendly reminder, not an actual deadline. I guess they think the calendar is more like a suggestion box — anyone else run into these ‘creative interpretations’ of lease agreements? It’s both hilarious and frustrating at the same time?
Isn’t it wild? I had a tenant last year who thought ‘due by the 1st’ meant ‘whenever I feel like it.’ It definitely drives me nuts trying to explain it’s not a suggestion; it’s a contract. Maybe I should start adding that it’s a ‘hard deadline’ in big, bold letters?
It’s crazy how some tenants treat deadlines like a casual suggestion! I had one who thought paying rent on the 5th was totally fine, just because he didn’t ‘feel like’ transferring the money earlier. Maybe a clear message about the lease terms could help?