Landlord
You still update the person on site.
Hi Jordan — I’ll send the invoice to your landlord as you asked. I’ll still text you when the work is done.
Someone else is paying
The person in the house isn’t the person on the bill — parent, landlord, or a gift. Confirm where the invoice goes. This isn’t a payment received, and it isn’t a declined card. Someone-paying text keeps billing pointed at the right wallet.
Names like Alex and Jordan are stand-ins. Put the real payer on the invoice.
When to use this
- Someone else pays — parent, landlord, company.
- Confirm where the invoice goes and who approves extras.
- Not Card declined (payment method failed).
- Get the payer’s email before you bill the wrong person.
A parent is paying
Their email on the bill, not the student’s.
If a parent is paying, have them use the same link. I’ll put their email on the bill so it doesn’t hit yours.
It’s a gift
The recipient doesn’t pay. The other person does.
Got it — this visit is a gift. I’ll invoice Alex, not you. You don’t need to do anything on payment.
Split: client vs payer
Clarity.
Hi Alex — I’ll send the invoice to your landlord at the email you gave, and text you when it’s sent so you’re in the loop.
Extras need payer OK
Don’t surprise them.
Quick check — if we find extra work, should I get approval from you or from the person paying?
How to send it
Copy one message, swap in the real name and time, and send from your own phone or email. Keep it to a few sentences. If they need a different topic, use a Related link below instead of mixing two subjects in one text.