Attorney Michael Convery, counsel at the Keefe Law Firm, was interviewed by U.S. News & World Report on the subject “What to Do if Your Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent”. The piece discusses how nonpayment of rent has become more common as a result of the widespread economic impact of the pandemic, and some ways that landlords may want to go about handling these situations. Convery notes how flexibility during these times, like accepting partial payment in lieu of charging a late fee, looks favorably for the landlord in eviction proceedings if they become necessary in the future.
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