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Re: rental term lease

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Without seeing the lease this question is difficult to answer but, generally, a payment due on the 15th of each month is due on the 15th day, for example, April 15, for the next month's rent. It sounds like if you fail to pay by nine days after, or, for example, April 24, the landlord can terminate the lease. If you signed and thereby agreed to such a lease you must pay by the 15th day of each month and can lose your lease by the 24th if you do not pay what is due for the coming month. You did not say, but it is possible that there may be late charges if you pay after the 15th but before the 24th.

However, this is my best guess based on the information you have provided, and may not accurately describe the terms of your lease. Contact me if by personal email if you need help. There may be more terms in the lease that you do not fully understand.

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Re: rental term lease

Just from your question alone, and not the lease itself, there seems to be a 9 day grace period from the 15th day of the month after which there may be dire consequences for non-payment.

Good Luck

RRG