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evilhaw OP t1_jaa7s19 wrote

Reply to comment by SailingSmitty in Would I need to pay Rent Twice? by evilhaw

reread the agreement, and besides a late fee and a connivence fee it’s nothing out of the ordinary. Also the 1300 covered rent(650) fully and deposit (650) fully .

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SailingSmitty t1_jaa856q wrote

When does your lease start? It sounds like you moved in mid-month so that $250 might be pro-rated for February or may be some other cost. You’re probably best served by asking “what does this fee represent?” in writing to your landlord so that you’re both on the same page as to what you’re paying.

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evilhaw OP t1_jaa999d wrote

My lease started (Feb 13th), The fee was sent as an invoice and attached was “pro-rated (apt #) move in 2/13)” exactly identical to the original rent and security deposit invoice I paid went first moved in just without the pro-rates part

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SailingSmitty t1_jaaaek2 wrote

It sounds like the $1300 could be the deposit and last month’s rent (meaning when you move out) and the $250 represents a pro-rated amount for February. But, I’m a stranger on the internet that hasn’t read your lease. You should still contact your landlord to confirm.

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AdditionalAttorney t1_jaah3ze wrote

“Covered rent fully”

For which period?

2/13-3/12?

3/1-3/31?

What does the lease say for which day of the month rent is due?

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HBHT9 t1_jabcfom wrote

That’s my guess, that it covered 2/13 to 3/12, and the landlord is asking for the rest of March to catch up, and assume regular payments 4/1.

But that’s just a guess and OP needs to ask his landlord

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J_Pizzle t1_jad3qyx wrote

Since this is your first apartment, I would HIGHLY recommend learning about your local tenants' rights. Many landlords are either themselves unaware or count on renters not knowing the details, but some places have numerous restrictions on how the landlord has to handle security deposits and last month rent prepayments.

Plus knowing your rights regarding privacy and landlord access and all that will help you to avoid some scummy practices.

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