7 tips for negotiating with tenants to delay rent payment As a landlord, you may have tenants who delay paying rent due to financial difficulties or unable to pay rent at all for a long period of time. How you deal with this situation is a kind of judgment. You must balance your financial needs with the flexibility you can provide tenants. Here are some ideas to make your tenants catch up with rent. Is there a tenant who cannot pay the rent? Reach an agreement to postpone and reschedule the payment. We make it fast, affordable and simple. 1. Send reminders.