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Updated over 11 years ago on . Most recent reply

Tenant wants to move in two days early - OK or not?
Lined up a tenant - screened - lease signed - paid first month rent, last month rent and security deposit.
Wanted to start rental on Jan 4, 2014. I suggested why not Jan 1 and make it easier? Said no will not be able to move until Jan 4.
Now it's Jan 2. Suddenly got a call and said they loaded everything up into the moving fan and is ready NOW to go over now, wants to move in tonight. It's a voice message and I haven't replied yet.
Now the unit is ready. But the rental period doesn't start till Jan 4.
I had previous told them I will meet them on the evening of Jan 3 to give them the keys. Now it's one full day earlier. I had instructed them to switch over electric, I haven't been able to verify that yet. Water is through HOA so it's not an issue.
Will you let them in earlier? Why? Why not?
Most Popular Reply

Let them move in two days early if it's convenient for you to meet them tonight instead of on the 4th. Make a pen change to the lease to have it start today instead of the 4th and then charge them two more days rent. More money in your pocket!