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Design an Offline Payment Process with Reliable Receipts
An alternative payment method needs a defined receipt and reconciliation process. Otherwise a tenant can pay correctly while the account still...
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ArticleRent & payments
Payment Schedule Change Checklist
A changed payment date can affect more than a reminder. Use this checklist to coordinate an approved change without losing the original agreement.
ArticleRent & payments
Payment-Status Investigation Worksheet
When a payment appears delayed, collect a small set of precise facts before contacting support. Keep full account numbers and credentials out of...
ArticleRent & payments
Prorated Rent: Show the Method as Well as the Amount
Proration is arithmetic applied to an agreement and legal context. A calculator cannot decide which dates, divisor, or charges belong in the calculation.
ArticleRent & payments
Rent Paid but Not in Your Bank: Understand the Status
A resident may initiate payment before funds arrive in the landlord's bank. The first task is to identify which stage the transaction has reached.
ArticleRent & payments
Review unpaid rent
Before referring a rental balance to anyone else, assemble an accurate file. A collection referral should not be an attempt to outsource...
ArticleRent & payments
Split Rent Payments Need a Written Schedule and Clear Ledger
Two payments in a month can be easy to misread if the schedule and ledger use different assumptions. Separate what is due from how a payment is delivered.
ArticleRent & payments
The Voucher Inspection Passed but Payment Has Not Arrived
In a hypothetical voucher tenancy, the unit passes inspection and the owner expects immediate payment. No deposit appears in the bank.
ArticleRent & payments
Two Rent Payments Appear After a Delay: Resolve the Duplicate
In a hypothetical case, a resident sends another payment after the first appears delayed. Both later complete. The landlord must investigate the...
GuideRent & payments
Free Rent Ledger Template (and Why Automated Tracking Beats Spreadsheets)
Download our free rent ledger template to track tenant payments. Learn why spreadsheets fall short and how automated rent tracking can save you...
GuideRent & payments
How to Raise Rent the Right Way: Notice Rules, Timing, and Scripts by State
Need to raise rent? Our guide covers the right way to do it, including legal notice periods, timing strategies, and professional communication...
GuideRent & payments
How to Collect Rent Online in Minutes: A Landlord's Step-by-Step Guide
Tired of chasing rent checks? This guide shows landlords how to set up online rent collection in minutes, saving time and reducing late payments.