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Sophie Spatafore
  • Oak Lawn, IL
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First and last month rent up front - Can I withhold the difference?

Sophie Spatafore
  • Oak Lawn, IL
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This is a room rental situation.

I make very clear to my tenants that 30 days notice of intent to leave is very important to me and I also make clear that I take the first and last month up front so that I can withhold the difference to make up for it if they do not give me their notice. This tenant only gave me 18 days. It distinctly states in my lease that I am allowed to do this. So... is that going to be a problem?

40.Notice of Intent to Vacate. Lessee shall advise Lessor of any changes in terms of tenancy with advance notice of at least 30 days. Changes may include any reasonable changes allowed in the terms of this Agreement. If proper notice is not given, Lessor retains the right to hold Lessee’s last month’s rent, which was paid upfront at the time of this lease.

Lessor shall advise Lessee of any changes in terms of tenancy with advance notice of at least 30 days. Changes may include notices of termination, rent adjustments or other reasonable changes in the terms of this Agreement.

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