If I’m served with eviction papers to be out on the 5th, can I be charged for rent from the 1st to the 5th?
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If I’m served with eviction papers to be out on the 5th, can I be charged for rent from the 1st to the 5th?
Asked on December 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are liable for the rent for the days that you are in possession of the premises. If you are there January 1 through 5, you are liable for the rent for that period. It would be a prorated amount. For example, if your rent is $600 per month, that would be $20 per day and your rent for those five days would be $100 (20 x 5).
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