Landlord - #1 Problem

Many problems can hit a landlord, but the number one problem—by far—is having a non-paying or chronically late-paying tenant.

Here’s why this outweighs everything else:

1. It disrupts cash flow

Your rental income is supposed to cover the mortgage, taxes, insurance, repairs, and profit.When the rent doesn’t come in, every part of the operation gets strained.

2. It leads to expensive legal action

Evictions take time, money, and emotional energy. Even a simple dispossessory case can take weeks or months depending on backlog and tenant responses.

3. It often comes with additional issues

Non-paying tenants often overlap with:

• Property damage

• Unauthorized occupants

• Lease violations

• Avoidance of communication

• Conflict with neighbors

4. Vacancy + turnover costs

Once you finally get the unit back, you may need:

• Repairs

• Cleaning

• Lock changes

• New marketing

• Leasing costsAll of this adds to the loss.

5. It delays your long-term investment plan

A disrupted cash flow affects your ability to:

• Reinvest

• Maintain the property

• Pay down debt

• Scale your portfolio

In short:

A non-paying tenant is the single biggest risk to a landlord’s financial stability.That’s why strong screening, solid lease enforcement, and proactive property management are essential.