5 proven ways to reduce late rent payments

Late payments account for 15 to 30% of rental income in francophone Africa. Here are 5 concrete levers to bring it under 5%.

1. Screen tenants rigorously

Rent/income ratio ≤ 33%, family or corporate guarantor, 3-month deposit if possible.

2. Automate friendly reminders

A WhatsApp reminder 3 days before due date halves late payments. Our auto reminders handle it.

3. Make payment easy (Mobile Money)

A payment link by SMS cuts average delay by 8 days.

4. Escalate gradually

D+3 friendly, D+15 firm, D+30 formal notice PDF.

5. Digitise tracking

A real-time dashboard of rent payments lets you act before delays become chronic.