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Late Payment Management

Effectively manage overdue payments and implement collection strategies to maintain cash flow.

Identifying Late Payments
Learn how to monitor and identify overdue payments in your portfolio
1

Dashboard Overview

The main dashboard displays late payment alerts with red indicators for overdue accounts.

2

Payment Status Filters

Use the payment status filter to view only overdue payments, sorted by days past due.

3

Automated Notifications

Receive daily email summaries of all accounts that have become overdue in the past 24 hours.

Grace Period: Configure grace periods (typically 3-5 days) before marking payments as officially late to account for processing delays.

Setting Up Automated Reminders
Configure automatic reminder systems to reduce late payments

Pre-Due Reminders

  • • 5 days before due date
  • • 2 days before due date
  • • Day before due date

Overdue Reminders

  • • 3 days after due date
  • • 7 days after due date
  • • 14 days after due date
  • • 30 days after due date

Reminder Channels

Email

Automated email reminders

SMS

Text message alerts

Portal

In-app notifications

Managing Late Fees
Configure and apply late fees according to your lease agreements

Late Fee Configuration

Flat Fee

Fixed amount (e.g., $50) regardless of rent amount

Percentage Fee

Percentage of monthly rent (e.g., 5%)

Daily Fee

Daily charges after grace period (e.g., $5/day)

Tiered Fees

Increasing fees based on days overdue

Automatic Application

  • • Set up automatic late fee application after grace period
  • • Configure maximum late fee amounts per lease terms
  • • Enable manual override for special circumstances
  • • Generate itemized invoices showing late fees separately
Collection Workflow
Structured approach to collecting overdue payments

Days 1-7: Gentle Reminders

  • • Send friendly reminder emails
  • • Make courtesy phone calls
  • • Offer assistance with payment portal issues

Days 8-14: Formal Notice

  • • Send formal late payment notice
  • • Apply late fees as per lease agreement
  • • Document all communication attempts

Days 15-30: Escalation

  • • Send demand for payment letter
  • • Consider payment plan options
  • • Prepare for potential legal action

Days 30+: Legal Action

  • • Consult with legal counsel
  • • Begin eviction proceedings if necessary
  • • Consider collection agency referral
Setting Up Payment Plans
Create flexible payment arrangements for residents experiencing financial difficulties
1

Assess Financial Situation

Review resident's payment history and current circumstances to determine appropriate plan terms.

2

Create Payment Schedule

Set up a realistic payment schedule that works for both parties, typically splitting overdue amount over 2-6 months.

3

Document Agreement

Create written payment plan agreement with clear terms, consequences, and signatures from both parties.

4

Monitor Compliance

Track payment plan adherence and be prepared to take action if terms are not met.

Escalation Procedures
When and how to escalate collection efforts for maximum effectiveness

Internal Escalation

  • • Property manager to senior management review
  • • Legal department consultation for complex cases
  • • Corporate policy compliance verification

External Resources

  • • Collection agency partnerships for accounts 60+ days overdue
  • • Legal counsel for eviction proceedings
  • • Credit reporting agencies for serious delinquencies

Documentation Requirements

  • • Complete payment history and communication log
  • • Copies of all notices and correspondence
  • • Lease agreement terms and violation documentation
Late Payment Reporting
Track and analyze late payment trends to improve collection strategies

Key Metrics

  • • Late payment rate by property/unit
  • • Average days to collection
  • • Collection success rate by method
  • • Late fee collection percentage

Report Types

  • • Daily overdue accounts summary
  • • Monthly collection performance
  • • Trend analysis reports
  • • Resident payment history

Best Practice: Review late payment reports monthly to identify patterns and adjust collection strategies accordingly.