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That's legal in every state I know of.

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Q: Is it legal to charge 1st and last months rent?
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Is it legal for a landlord to ask for last months rent in Washington state ahead of time?

Yes, it is legal to require a last month's rent from a tenant int he state of Washington. In fact it is very common practice. You could ask the landlord if it could be prorated.


Landlord has last months rent plus security. can I live out last months rent?

Yes you can. Your landlord cannot use your last month's rent as security deposit and vice versa.


Can you charge first months rent last months rent and a security deposit in California?

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If you still have time in your lease can you get out of your apartment?

You can get out of a lease but there is always a penalty. Usually you have to pay aat least a months rent plus an additional charge. Some properties can charge you for the rest of the lease. That means if you have six months left on your lease then you owe six months rent!


What are the legal requirements to rent a home in the state of Virginia?

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You get interest for your last months rent?

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Can you be evicted for owning 50.00 on the last months rent?

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Do I have to pay the difference in my last months rent if my rent has gone up?

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If I paid first and last months rent do I have to pay last months rent again?

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Do you have to pay rent for the last two months after a forced evacuation notice?

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