A tenant did not pay rent on the first of this month. I proceeded with N4.
Earlier the tenant had to be hospitalized. However, it was a scheduled hospitalization (so she could deposit the amount a day before going to the hospital which was a day before the end of the month / rent payment due date). Also, I know from a previous landlord there was an issue with a cheque that returned (I made a mistake deciding to accept her anyway).
On the other hand she is not feeling well and called me earlier (10 days late) to say she is leaving. I think unfortunately it was an unsuccessful surgery(!)
Should I expect 60 days notice, meaning couple months rent or just let her leave considering this unique situation?
Start looking for a new tenant but treat her no different than any other especially in light of the info you have from her previous LL.
She owes you 60 days notice from the date she told you she wished to leave which is into a third calendar month.
You could tell her you will attempt to allow her to leave sooner if you are successful in finding a new tenant but I would make it clear to her that you would be doing her a favour by doing so.
Let her go and chalk this up to experience. She`s obviously not doing well and you want someone who is on their game and ready with the rent. When someone is going into the hospital for scheduled surgery they have alot on their mind, especially if it is major surgery. Keep in mind you are human and it`s honourable and admirable to have empathy for your fellow human being, and yes tenant`s are humans too...
Yes, she left the unit clean, everyone is happy - the tenant stole some rent like half of the 60 days notice she was supposed to provide and I saved time/headaches by not taking the case to the board. I wish her well. Cheers.
`` Keep in mind you are human and it`s honourable and admirable to have empathy for your fellow human being, and yes tenant`s are humans too...
This is true however keep in mind we are running a business and unless you draw the line on money issues you will soon find yourself being taken advantage of by every tenant able to spin some sob story about why they should not have to honour there legal obligations.
I have heard every excuse there is and although I always show sincere understanding and compassion I always remind my tenants we have a contractual commitment that both sides must conform to.
I feel for my tenants but fortunately for my business my accountant has no such feelings.
