Pay Rent while under Thirty Day Notice?
I am a landlord. My tenant is on a month to month rental agreement. With the help of a consultant (not an attorney), I had a 30 day notice filed to vacate at the beginning of April. Although the tenant was paid up, they always pay very late after much reminding by me. In addition, they have pets on the premises, and an unauthorized (adult brother) long term guest. This is in violation to the rental agreement. The consultant has advised that I don't accept rent payment for April as this will "break" the thirty day notice. Why will payment break the 30 day notice?