Is it legal to not pay the last months rent when writing my notice to my landlord of intent to move? He got first and last months rent when I moved in and no security deposit. How do I include that in my notice to the landlord and do I need proof that he got first and last months rent when I moved in?
2007-05-28 04:57:30 · 6 answers · asked by Very Confused 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
My lease does not state that I paid first and last months rent
2007-05-28 05:14:28 · update #1
When you paid your first and last months rent?
Did you pay with a check?
If yes, get a copy of the PAID check online, or from your Bank or Credit Union.
Did you pay with a Money Order?
Same as above
Did you pay with CASH?
Where you given a receipt?
When you moved into your current apartment or home did you receive a RENTAL AGREEMENT or did you sign a LEASE AGREEMENT?
Check for details on moving out... Notice period etc...Deposit information etc...
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You should NOT need proof for the DEPOSIT unless you are asked for it.
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When you give NOTICE in WRITING it is clear and understood that you will NOT be paying the last month's rent since you are giving NOTICE in advance that you are going to vacate the property.
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Here are some moving tips for you:
www.homestore.com
www.rent.com
www.apartments.com
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Have a great week! :-) GOOD LUCK! :-)
2007-05-28 05:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by JEDI MASTER YODA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a contract with no security deposit and the contract reflects that you have paid the last month's rent, then you simply give your notice in writing confirming the details of when and how the last month's rent was paid for. If it was cash or money order, enclose a copy of the receipt.
The only thing you would have to pay with your written notice would be the difference, if the rent had increased since you moved in.
You only need "proof" if there is a dispute between you and the landlord.
2007-05-28 05:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by carmensellsthehighdesert 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You signed a lease...a legal document. You are bound by the conditions of the lease you signed. If the lease states you paid first and last month's rent, what is the problem? Your landlord knows what his/her lease agreement says.
On the other hand, if you are trying to get out of paying rent, then you are not abiding by the terms of the lease and the landlord may sue you..which will cost a lot more than the last month's rent. Be ethical and moral...abide by the agreement you made with the landlord.
2007-05-28 05:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Lady K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should review you lease that you signed when you moved in. Be sure that it is the last months rent that you gave. If so, and it is not specifically prohibited by the lease you should include in your notice that " I will be using my last months rent provided yo you at move in as my final rent/lease payment.
Make sure there is no question of what you are doing. Don't assume anything, always put it in writing.
2007-05-28 05:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you satisfy your lease agreement ?
Work with your landlord. Invite him in to inspect the property to assure him that you did not wreck the place.
Usually, that is why they take last and first month rent. Why make enemies, you will need a reference on your next rental.
Good luck
2007-05-28 05:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by radar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you kept your receipt, but you have already paid your last months rent, you don't need to say anything about it, that's like daaa. Always keep receipts for important things like this.
2007-05-28 05:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by Conrey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋