My landlord required rent early and without notice
Now I have three days worth of late fees. We agreed I pay at the beginning of every month, which I've been consistently doing
I don't they they can do this?
I don't they they can do this?
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LILPapi69 · 46-50, M
1. Check Your Lease (The Paperwork)
First thing you gotta do is dig out that piece of paper you signed. If it says rent is due on the 1st, it’s due on the 1st. Unless you signed somethin' that says they can move the date around (which is rare and usually illegal anyway), they gotta stick to the agreement.
2. Know Your Rights
Landlords usually can’t just demand cash early because they’re short on their own bills.
Notice Periods: Most places require at least 30 days' notice for any major changes to a month-to-month agreement.
Harassment: If they’re harrassin' you for the dough before it’s actually due, that could be considered a violation of your "quiet enjoyment" of the property.
3. Get It in Writing
If they’re callin' you or knockin' on your door demandin' the rent, stop 'em right there. Tell 'em, "Hey, put it in an email or a letter." You want a paper trail. If they’re tryin' to pull a fast one, they usually don't want to leave evidence.
First thing you gotta do is dig out that piece of paper you signed. If it says rent is due on the 1st, it’s due on the 1st. Unless you signed somethin' that says they can move the date around (which is rare and usually illegal anyway), they gotta stick to the agreement.
2. Know Your Rights
Landlords usually can’t just demand cash early because they’re short on their own bills.
Notice Periods: Most places require at least 30 days' notice for any major changes to a month-to-month agreement.
Harassment: If they’re harrassin' you for the dough before it’s actually due, that could be considered a violation of your "quiet enjoyment" of the property.
3. Get It in Writing
If they’re callin' you or knockin' on your door demandin' the rent, stop 'em right there. Tell 'em, "Hey, put it in an email or a letter." You want a paper trail. If they’re tryin' to pull a fast one, they usually don't want to leave evidence.