Column · Apartment-hunting tips · No.37

How are the move-in date and rent accrual date determined?

We will explain the important move-in date and rent generation date in a rental contract, cases in which you can negotiate, points to note when moving in immediately, and ways to avoid double rent.

In a rental contract, the ``rent accrual date'' is determined separately from the actual move-in date.

Rent begins on this day, so if there is a lag with the move-in date, it may cause double rent.

What is the rent occurrence date?

The rent accrual date is the date on which contractual rent begins.

This is often the same as the day you receive the keys or the start date of your contract, but it does not necessarily coincide with the actual move-in date.

For example, if your contract starts on July 1st and you move in on July 10th, you may be required to pay rent from July 1st.

Immediate move-in properties tend to be available early.

If a property is vacant and can be moved in at any time, the landlord wants to generate rent as soon as possible.

Therefore, the rent accrual date may be set approximately two weeks after application.

If you are moving out of the room you are currently living in in the future, check to see if you will be paying double rent.

Sometimes it is possible to negotiate

The date on which rent is due is not necessarily fixed.

Depending on the judgment of the landlord or management company, adjustments may be made from a few days to a few weeks. It may be easier to consult with us, especially if you have not yet moved out of the property or have a future move-in date.

However, with popular properties, things may not turn out as you hoped.

How to reduce double rent

In order to reduce double rent, it is important to understand the notice period for cancellation of your current residence.

Many rental contracts require termination notice to be given one or two months before moving out. If you notify us after the next property has been decided, the double rent may be extended.

However, if you cancel your contract first, there is a risk that you will not be able to decide on a new place to live. Plan your schedule carefully.

summary

The move-in date and the date the rent is due have a significant impact on moving costs.

Before applying, it is important to check when the rent will start, whether it can be adjusted, and whether it will match the move-out date of your current residence.

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