Should landlords send rent reminders?

A short reminder two or three days before the due date measurably reduces late payments, and it costs nothing. Keep it factual - amount, date, method.

How do you ask a tenant for late rent?

State the amount owed, the date it was due, and any late fee that now applies. Keep it in writing and keep it unemotional; this message may end up in a filing.

Rent reminder message templates

A reminder a few days before rent is due prevents far more late payments than a chase afterwards. These two cover the scheduled reminder and the late notice, both stated plainly enough to keep a paper trail.

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Rent reminder

Friendly reminder: rent of [Amount] is due on [Date]. You can pay via [Payment Method]. Thank you!
Late payment

Hi [Tenant Name], we haven't received rent for [Address] yet. Please reach out so we can sort it out - a late fee of [Fee] applies after [Date].

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Questions

Should landlords send rent reminders?: A short reminder two or three days before the due date measurably reduces late payments, and it costs nothing. Keep it factual - amount, date, method.
How do you ask a tenant for late rent?: State the amount owed, the date it was due, and any late fee that now applies. Keep it in writing and keep it unemotional; this message may end up in a filing.

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