When a Tenant does not pay rent, the Eviction Process is the best solution to remove them. While it can take four to six weeks, the home will be returned to the Landlord. However, a major roadblock to the process can occur when a Tenant sends rent to the Landlord during an Eviction. Unless the funds are returned or deposited into the Court Registry, a Landlord cannot proceed further. To understand why Landlords should avoid accepting rent during an Eviction, contact 954 Eviction Attorneys at (954) 323-2529.
Avoid the Mistake of Accepting Rent During an Eviction
Many Landlords make the mistake of accepting Rent During an Eviction. It may seem that there is no harm in doing so. Unfortunately that is not the case. Until the Writ of Possession is fully executed and the home is returned to the Landlord, accepting rent will nullify the Eviction Process. It does not mean however that the Landlord cannot keep it. They have every right to accept it with the understanding that they have to dismiss the Eviction.
On the other hand, if the Tenant sends rent to the Landlord during the Eviction, the Landlord can deposit it into the Court Registry. This prevents them from having to dismiss the Eviction wherein the Court will make the ultimate determination. In addition, by depositing the rent into the Court Registry, the Landlord can still remove the Tenant as well as have the rent disbursed to them after the case ends. A Landlord however should not wait a week to deposit it into the Court Registry. It should be done within 48 hours to avoid any delays with the Case.
If the Landlord accepts zelle or a form of payment that is sent directly to them, they should stop using it during an Eviction. This will prevent a Tenant from sending rent during the case. To learn why a Landlord should avoid accepting rent during an Eviction, contact 954 Eviction Attorneys at (954) 323-2529.
