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lepaju
Aug 3, 2013, 06:53 AM
I moved to PA and I couldn't move into my house until the 12th of the month cause the landlord wasn't done with it and she won't prorate the rent can she do that or is there a law for this?
JudyKayTee
Aug 3, 2013, 07:20 AM
Were you able to move your belongings in? Is there a lease?
lepaju
Aug 3, 2013, 07:24 AM
Wasn't able to move anything in until the 12th and there is a lease
ScottGem
Aug 3, 2013, 07:38 AM
What is the effective date of the lease? It should not take effect until you could take possession.
AK lawyer
Aug 3, 2013, 07:58 AM
Unless the lease specifies that you cannot move in until the 12th but you will pay the full months rent anyway, I would only pay the pro-rated portion. If they have a problem with that, let them sue you. I suspect the court will agree.
JudyKayTee
Aug 3, 2013, 09:29 AM
I would negotiate - unless you want to start your tenancy with very bad feelings and possibly an eviction.
What does the landlord say about rent paid/no occupancy?