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GodzlIIa t1_jaa7xxp wrote

Reply to comment by Banea-Vaedr in Would I need to pay Rent Twice? by evilhaw

I think he paid for march's rent, and owes the prorated amount for february.

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Banea-Vaedr t1_jaa80ev wrote

Usually they want last months rent so you don't skip out

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SentorialH1 t1_jaavrof wrote

Usually this is agreed upon in writing upon agreeing to move in. He needs to find that.

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natphotog t1_jaauui9 wrote

Depends on the area. In my area you pay a full months rent upfront as first months rent then on the first of the month after you move in you get a prorated amount.

Most areas also have pretty strict holding requirements if people prepare rent more than a certain length out, I doubt the landlord wants to deal with that.

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theski2687 t1_jac32ol wrote

It’s not uncommon but not the standard either. I’ve never paid last months rent. First month plus deposit for every apartment I’ve ever lived in

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evilhaw OP t1_jaa9p7q wrote

Oh that would make a lot more sense!

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MikeWPhilly t1_jaa9yq1 wrote

This should all be spelled out in the lease though. The deposit/first/last month and when first rent is due and how much.

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Historical-Ad-1617 t1_jae6fip wrote

Yes, don’t assume something because “it makes sense”. Get it in writing, what you have paid for, and what you are being asked to pay.

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