Sometimes you’ve just got to laugh. That’s what landlords quickly learn as they begin filling their apartments, duplexes and other investment properties with tenants.
Some tenants are perfectly prompt with their payments. But others are storytellers in the making with excuses so outlandishly creative – like this one, “my ferret needed medical attention” – that they deserve a public laugh.
With the help of a truly awesome blog called “Excuse of the Day,” here are some doozies that you hopefully won’t hear when operating your own investment property.
10- “I’m sorry, my dealer raised his prices again, you know how it goes.” – Chris, AZ
9- “I mailed it but the post office must have destroyed it thinking it was contaminated with anthrax.” – F.M., OH
8- “So what is it with you? Every month you have some kind of a problem getting my rent. Nobody else has a problem with the post office. Why is it always you.” – Lisa, NY
7- “We’re just students. Weren’t you ever a kid? Seriously!” – Sammy, CA
6- “It went towards my vacation. I’m sorry I have to think of myself once in a while. I can’t wait to feel the sand between my toes.” – Lou, NY
5- “Well…. we had hot wings on Friday night. One thing kinda led to another and the guys wanted to play poker…. Sorry.” – Maria, NY
4- “Don’t worry I’ll have it soon. My aunt who slipped in the store is going to be collecting on her lawsuit.” – Samantha, FL
3- “Since you wouldn’t pay for it, we had to purchase a new TIVO.” – Ryan, PA
2- “Why you bothering me? I told you I work 2 jobs and don’t have time for this!” – Mike, RI
1- “I’m withholding it for your own good. You know you’re going to spend it on fast food. If I don’t pay the rent, maybe you’ll lose some weight!” – Bruce, SC
Thought you might enjoy those. If you’d like to read some more, here’s a link to “Excuse of the Day.”