Lease adjustments: Prorated rent is useful during lease renewals or extensions that don't align with the monthly cycle. If rent is $1,500 and a tenant stays 12 days after their lease ends, their prorated rent for the partial period would be $600 (40% of the month).
The proration of rent clause stipulates that the tenant's rent amount will be adjusted proportionally based on the number of days they occupy the property in a given period. This ensures that both the tenant and landlord are fairly compensated if the lease term begins or ends mid-month.
In most cases, it is possible and easy to add someone to an existing lease if it's allowed by the landlord. However, the landlord will need to write a lease addendum or lease amendment to add new information to the lease that can protect all parties.
But what happens when circumstances change or additional terms need to be added after a contract is signed? This is where an addendum comes into play: a postscript to the main story of your agreement; a way to append important information without starting from scratch.
Does an addendum supersede a lease? The addendum is a part of the lease agreement. Therefore, it does not stand on its own. However, the addendum should make references to the lease, contain the same date and name of parties as in the original lease agreement.
This method entails dividing the monthly rent by 30, no matter how many days are in the month. In some states, like California, this is the exclusive method used to calculate prorated rent. Here's the formula. Here's the formula for when rent is $1,200 per month, and the resident is staying for 10 days.
Landlords cannot change lease agreements once all parties sign, but lease amendments can help legally modify the lease agreement's terms.
Generally no. A lease is a legally binding contract that cannot be altered unilaterally by either party.
If you're going to ask for prorated rent, do it in writing and politely. If you are moving into a place mid-month, include in your letter how much you are looking forward to renting the apartment, and to having a friendly, fair relationship with the landlord. Then make your case.
Every rental agreement must have certain terms, and is prohibited from containing certain other terms. The lease must include the name, address, and phone number of the owner, the person responsible for maintenance, and the person to whom the tenant can give copies of formal notices, complaints, or court papers.