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  1. #1
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    Default Charged for Extra Day's Rent After Moving Out

    Hello,

    So I just recently moved out of an apt. complex. Here is a brief of what happened.
    I always hate moving out and wait till the last minute. This time was no exception. I knew it was going to be a long day so I went down to the apartment office to get a confirmation when the key was to be turned in. I was told it was midnight. The night went on and I was done by 11pm. I turned my key in and assumed everything was cool. Well a few weeks later I get a collections notice charging me for unpaid utilities and cleaning fees, also anothers day rent was added. I am fine paying the cleaning fees and the utilities, it's the day rent that I'm having the problems with. So I called the landlord as directed and had a frustrating discussion. He told me I have to pay the extra day rent because my key wasn't in before 6pm. I told him that I was told by the office the deadline was midnight. He told me I recieved the keys by the time the office closed therefore it was only fair that I turned them in by that time. I went to the apartment office again to confirm. Again they were on my side and stated that the key was to be turned in by midnight. I am frustrated. How can this landlord have contradicting policies from the managers? Is there a federal or state law, or is there a landlord policy on key turn in times? I live in Oregon and would appreciate any advice or solutions.
    thx much,
    Mike

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    Default Re: charged for extra day rent after moving out

    the last I knew, a day ends at midnight. Barring a clause in your lease changing the accepted function of a clock and calender, I would expect it is the same in your area.

    if the LL really wants the money, he will have to end up suing you to win a judgement and you will have to defend such a suit. If you are willing to defend yourself, I would suggest you would win, especially if you subpeona the management that told you midnight.

    You have to ask youself if it is worth it.

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    Default Re: charged for extra day rent after moving out

    Pay everything else, fully document your view when you send the check (didn't you have a security deposit) minus the one day's rent, etc. How much is it? $20? It will cost him more to sue for that one day's rent than is worth it. Seems odd it is already in collections though? It could hurt your credit..if so you'd better pay it and just learn to NOT wait until the last minute when you move next time. You don't want a collection on your credit report to a LL no matter how small. Again what happened to the security deposit, etc.

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    Default Re: Charged for Extra Day's Rent After Moving Out

    as CA LL states, you do not want such an action on your credit history. I would be sure to keep an eye on yours to be sure it is not placed on it.

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