Does a month-to-month tenant that gives 30 day notice planning to leave mid-month have to pay for whole month?
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Does a month-to-month tenant that gives 30 day notice planning to leave mid-month have to pay for whole month?
Asked on August 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You would not owe rent for the entire month. You would only owe rent through the end of the thirty day notice period. For example, if you give your thirty days notice on Sept. 15, you would owe rent until Oct. 15. You would only rent in October from Oct. 1 through 15.
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