Do I have to pay for a mistake that my landlord made in the amount of my last month’s rent if I have already moved out?
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Do I have to pay for a mistake that my landlord made in the amount of my last month’s rent if I have already moved out?
I recently moved out of my rental unit, the lease expired yesterday (the 26 h). I paid my rent in full according to the property management companies on on-line program of the prorated amount for 26 days on the first of the month. I just received a letter today stating that I owe the $250 for the rest of the month; the company made a mistake. Is this legal or are they just trying to get me to pay for their mistake?
Asked on July 27, 2011 New Jersey
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If in fact the property management company made a mistake in the pro-ration of the days left on your lease and amount owed where you actually owe $250.00 more, you need to pay that $250.00 in that is what you agreed to under the lease.
It is not fair for you to take advantage of one's mistake especially since the mistake was quickly discovered and the $250.00 owed was requested from you.
It is entirely legal for the property management company to request the additional money that you owed under your lease where it made the initial mistake of sending you an amount due for a lesser amount.
Put yourself in the property management company's position.
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