The Check Came In LATE! 💸 | Grace or Late Fee? What Would YOU Do?

💸 Their check came in late — what would YOU do?

In Property Management, this happens more often than you’d think. The rent’s due, the grace period passes, and then — boom — the tenant’s payment finally hits your account.

Now you’re stuck with the question:
👉 Do you show grace and let it slide?
👉 Or do you follow the lease agreement and charge the late fee like every other tenant?

This is where business meets boundaries.
As a property manager, you have to balance:
✅ Tenant relationships
✅ Fairness to all renters
✅ The homeowner’s expectations
✅ And keeping your business consistent

Show too much leniency, and tenants start testing the limits.
Be too strict, and you risk tension with good tenants who hit a one-time snag.

So, what would you do in this case — compassion or compliance?

At DoorFuel Property Management, we believe in firm fairness: clear rules, professional communication, and respect for both sides.

Let’s Get To Work. 💪💰

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