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We gave our 30 day notice on the 28th of june, paid the entire month of July, so far so good. We are moving July 15th the LL is aware of this fact and they also know we are moving 2 states away. Now my problem, I just saw their renters add and it states the home is available July 17th, they are showing the house in 2 days so I know the possibility of it being rented very soon is extremely high. Should I say something to my LL about pro-rated rent or just let it be.
We are on a month to month lease in Nevada and the lease stated 30 day notice. I would appreciate any advice on how to handle this situation.
So why is there a law that says a LL may not collect rent for the same place twice? My lease is 30 days to 30 days, not they know I'm gone out of state so let's take advantage and make an extra 15 days rent even though it's paid in full, how is it on me?
Yes I'm leaving but all utilities will be in my name till the 1st and the yard person will be back twice per the LL! I'm paying for all that. Why should I pay for someone else? The LL told us they wanted to paint and put in new carpet, nether thing has been done in 13 years. I was trying to be nice and give them time.
So why is there a law that says a LL may not collect rent for the same place twice? My lease is 30 days to 30 days, not they know I'm gone out of state so let's take advantage and make an extra 15 days rent even though it's paid in full, how is it on me?
Yes I'm leaving but all utilities will be in my name till the 1st and the yard person will be back twice per the LL! I'm paying for all that. Why should I pay for someone else? The LL told us they wanted to paint and put in new carpet, nether thing has been done in 13 years. I was trying to be nice and give them time.
Have the utilities shut off the day after you vacate and inform the LL in writing that you are doing that NOW. That solves one problem. Same with the yard person. You have zero obligation to pay those expenses.
Leave the place spotless and get back your security deposit.
Assuming the LL gets the place rented and occupied in those 15 days, yes, it might be doubke dipping. Your recourse is small claims court. Warning: if you left the place dirty or did damage and go to small claims court, the judge may award him more money. The tracks go both ways.
Just cover the expenses until your departure. Then drop it. Move on.
Thank you I will do that. They asked me to leave everything on so the house could be worked on and my garden could be keeped up. But I don't want to pay for someone else. We have hired a cleaner and will be leaving the place much cleaner then we got it. I have my walk through notes and it states how dirty stuff was and they signed off on it so there aware too.
Aren't the utilities supposed to be kept on at all times during the length of the tenants lease? Or in this case, for the entire 30 days of that lease? I know in my state that's the law.
If this is the case, perhaps obtaining a written agreement from your LL acknowledging the fact that you are moving early, but the utilities go with you, the same day? I wouldn't want to be giving freebies to the next tenant. Not on my dime.
Thank you I will do that. They asked me to leave everything on so the house could be worked on and my garden could be keeped up. But I don't want to pay for someone else. We have hired a cleaner and will be leaving the place much cleaner then we got it. I have my walk through notes and it states how dirty stuff was and they signed off on it so there aware too.
If they need the utilities on, they need to pay for that. giving the place back 2 weeks early is a nice bonus for the LL, there's no need for *you* to cover utilities for the rehab. iF you just booked 2 weeks early without the landlord even realizing you were gone, that'd be another matter entirely - but clearly this landlord has had time to plan for your departure.
That said, the odds of the LL being able to truly "double dip" are pretty thin. 2 days is a darn quick "flip" of a rental, and tenants aren't usually able/ready to move in until the weekend after securing a "deal".. (and that's super fast).. I'd agree that they'll likely have a new tenant by the first if they're on the ball, but no guarantees there..
Aren't the utilities supposed to be kept on at all times during the length of the tenants lease? Or in this case, for the entire 30 days of that lease? I know in my state that's the law.
If this is the case, perhaps obtaining a written agreement from your LL acknowledging the fact that you are moving early, but the utilities go with you, the same day? I wouldn't want to be giving freebies to the next tenant. Not on my dime.
It's not "the law" in my state, but it is in most leases - that said, if the landlord is accepting the property back early (and is fully aware of the tenant's departure), the landlord is, in effect - ending the lease "early", by accepting possession early, and the prepaid rent is (in effect) a "penalty" for not giving 30 days notice.
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