My landlord still has not deposited my rent check which was due on the 1st, and it is now the 19th. Can I stop payment on it or anything like that if it is not deposited over a certain amount of time?
2006-12-19 06:56:20 · 5 answers · asked by cookiejamie326 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Stopping payment on it will cost you money and he will treat it as if you did not pay your rent on time.
Why does it matter how long it takes him to deposit it? You can't just say, well, I gave him the check and he took a long time to deposit it, so I don't have to pay my rent, if that is what you're getting at.
2006-12-19 07:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. If you put a stop payment on the check and your landlord tries to deposit it but it gets rejected, then he can go after you for the amount of the rent, late charges, and bank fees. Your responsibility is to pay the rent. If he chooses not to deposit the check, that's his problem. If you're lucky, maybe he will forget and the check will never be cashed. I believe that the general policy for banks is that they will honor the check for up to one year from the date on the check.
2006-12-19 07:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by jseah114 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do not make a stop payment unless your landlord call you and tell you the check was lost. If you make a stop payment it can work against you in the future, he an even evict you if he is asshole. Just wait maybe he is out of town? The check is good for 6 months.
2006-12-19 08:13:44 · answer #3 · answered by Isabella789 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A personal is usually only good for six months so they would need to deposit it before then; Other than that there is no rule - just a matter of courtesy on their part.
2006-12-19 07:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is not any time-physique; as quickly as you write the verify, you need to deduct it out of your account that way it particularly is attainable to the owner every time he comes to a decision to deposit it. in case your verify turns into invalid by using fact too plenty time has exceeded, then your landlord can require you to place in writing yet another one. it particularly is none of your employer what he does with the money or whilst; as quickly by using fact the verify leaves your palms, it particularly isn't any longer your money.
2016-10-18 12:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋