My lease was to end June 1st. I prepaid the rent through June 1st, but delivered the house was before May 15th. Would I be credited the extra rent?
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My lease was to end June 1st. I prepaid the rent through June 1st, but delivered the house was before May 15th. Would I be credited the extra rent?
Asked on June 21, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Unless your landlord was able to re-rent the premises from all or a part of the time between 5/15 - 5/31, you would be liable for the full rent for those 2 weeks (or the part thereof that the premises remained vacant).
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