"deadbeat" - not always.  I'm not saying people shouldn't pay their rent on time and in full.  However, it could happen to anyone. All it takes is a medical emergency, a job setback, numerous other unforeseen circumstances.  Even just a mix up at the bank with a paycheck or something so you can't pay.  In a lot of cases with a small amount still due people just need a little extra time to catch up.  But there is no help for renters in most cases and most landlords certainly won't work with these situations.  What I am saying is that I don't think most people say "Hey, I'm just not going to pay rent this month." - that would be a deadbeat.