Can I collect rent in the same month from a tenant moving out and a tenant moving in?
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Can I collect rent in the same month from a tenant moving out and a tenant moving in?
Tenant A had a lease expiring June 30 Tenant A paid rent June 1st and then vacated June 3 surrendering the property and all keys. The landlord secured a new tenant (tenant B) 2 days later on June 5. Does the landlord owe tenant A a refund of rent for the remainder of June??
Asked on June 24, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Nevada
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I don't think so, but you might well want to check with an attorney in your area to be sure. I'm not a Nevada lawyer, and there are differences in the law from one state to another. One place to look for counsel is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Tenant A owed the rent through June 30 under the lease. He might argue that you have been unjustly enriched, but I doubt that he has any right to a refund.
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