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and any late fees or penalties for overdue payments. This minimizes confusion and helps tenants better understand their financial responsibilities. • Regular communication. Maintaining open lines of communication with tenants is crucial. Landlords should address potential issues or concerns with the tenants before they escalate. If necessary, send reminders to tenants a few days before rent is due. • Offer options. When tenants face financial difficulties, landlords should approach the situation with empathy while still upholding the lease agreement terms. Offering flexible payment options or creating a payment plan can help tenants meet their obligations without the need to evict the tenant. All agreements must be done in writing. • Use technology. Make it easier the tenants to pay rent by using online resources like a tenant portal. Online access allows tenants to submit payments conveniently and securely. Automation features, such as reminders and late fee assessments, reduce administrative burden and encourage timely payment. • Understand your legal rights. If your tenant is persistently late or does not make payments, be prepared to exercise your legal rights. You should familiarise yourself with Arizona’s Landlord and Tenant Act. These laws provide guidance on handling late rent payments and initiating eviction proceedings when necessary. Sticking to these procedures protects your rights and interests. • Maintain a professional relationship. A professional relationship can contribute to smoother rent collection efforts. A positive relationship can encourage tenants to prioritize their rent payments and communicate openly about any rent issues they are facing. Please contact Crest Premier Properties if you are someone you know is having problems with the timely collection of tenants’ rent.

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C OLLECTING RENT ON TIME IS critical for landlords to successfully manage their rental properties, but it’s not without its challenges. Landlords struggle with late payments when tenants experience financial hardships or other issues, which often interfere with the cash flow and strain landlord-tenant relationships. However, with proactive strategies and clear 6 strategies to ensure timely rent payments BY SHERMAN AND EUPHEMIA WEEKES

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Previous sale: $599,995 (2022)

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communication, landlords can navigate these issues. Here are six strategies landlords can use to ensure timely payments: • Rent payment policy. Establish transparent rent payment policies from the outset. These policies should be written in your lease document and should state the due date, accepted payment methods

This home in the Lakes at Rancho El Dorado brings a little piece of the golf course community indoors. The RV garage was converted into a driving range, with a net against the wall and an astroturf tee box. The house has an attached two-car garage and boasts three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The backyard covered patio opens into the dining room on one side and master bedroom on the other. A bonus home office in the loft is separated by a large barn door.

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Community: The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado Square feet: 2,555 sqft. Price per square foot: $250.49 Lot size: 10,486 sqft.

Days on market: 41 Builder: Richmond American Year built: 2022 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5

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2. 22303 N. Daniel Drive, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado.........................$580,000 3. 43350 W. Desert Fairways Drive, Rancho El Dorado................................$562,000 4. 40878 W. Chambers Drive, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado................$547,000 5. 40825 W. Agave Road, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado.........................$545,000

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Community: Province Square feet: 1,324 sqft. Price per square foot: $188.75

Builder: Engle Year built: 2004 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2

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Lot size: 4,906 sqft. Days on market: 198

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2. 42500 W. Hillman Drive, Rancho El Dorado...........................................$270,000 3 . 45415 W. Desert Garden Road, Alterra.....................................................$280,000 4. 44321 W. Cypress Lane, Desert Cedars...................................................$285,000 5. 45617 W. Sky Lane, Maricopa Meadows ................................................ $290,000 Source: MLS, March 10 – April 13

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