When creditors have an outstanding debt, they will certainly attempt to contact that individual when they fail to pay the debt back on time. They may do this by email, by sending a letter in the physical mail or by making a phone call. That being said, there are...
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Tips on collecting unpaid rent from a former tenant
One of the most challenging experiences as a landlord is dealing with a former tenant who owes you rent and is not paying up. It can create financial strain if you rely on rental income to pay your bills or maintain the property. If you are in such a situation, below...
Collection tips for small business owners
Running a small business isn’t always easy, and there are some tasks that are much more unpleasant than others. One of these is having to collect money that’s due to your company, especially when people don’t want to pay up. Trying to monitor accounts to determine who...
Can you collect from heirs if a client passes away?
If you have a client or customer who owes you money, and they pass away, you might consider contacting their heirs to ask them to pay back the debt. You are sorry for their loss, but you could still be looking at thousands of dollars in debt that needs to be repaid,...
How a lien helps you collect on a debt
Collecting on a past-due debt isn't easy. People who don't want to pay their debts may take extreme measures to avoid financial responsibility. They might quit a job after the court applies a garnishment to their wages. They might cancel their phone service and move...
Strategies for minimizing the need for collections
There’s nothing more frustrating – not to mention potentially harmful to your business – than to have a customer who doesn’t pay on time or in full. It can significantly affect your cash flow and your ability to pay your own bills if you’re dealing with a customer who...
When damage to an apartment leads to unpaid debt
Buying residential properties to rent them out can be a decision that leads to a lifetime of income. People will always need housing, so provided that you keep your properties in good condition, you can expect to consistently be able to rent the units that you own to...
Should garnishment be part of your debt collection practices?
When someone owes your business money, it can be hard to get them to pay. Some people fall behind on their financial obligations through no fault of their own. Others willfully refuse to work on paying off their outstanding debts. If someone owes your company money...
Why do clients fail to pay?
Few things are as frustrating as providing a product or a service to a client who promises to pay and then finding that they are never going to make good on that promise. Even if you took a down payment at the beginning to protect yourself, they may not pay the...
Having a lawyer help you collect the debts you are owed
Those who own businesses here in the Elizabethtown, KY, region know they cannot let unpaid bills mount. To manage a business or company effectively, you must have a steady stream of income. When customers do not pay, it harms your business and your financial accounts....