Home
Back
Prorated Rent Formula:
| From: | To: |
Prorated rent is a calculated amount of rent that a tenant pays for occupying a property for only part of a rental period (typically a month). In California, landlords often prorate rent when a tenant moves in or out mid-month.
The calculator uses the standard prorated rent formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation divides the monthly rent by the number of days in the month to determine the daily rate, then multiplies by the number of days the tenant will actually occupy the property.
Details: California law doesn't require landlords to prorate rent, but many do as a standard practice. The calculation method must be clearly stated in the lease agreement. Most California landlords use the "days in month" method shown here.
Tips: Enter the full monthly rent amount, the number of days in the month (typically 30 or 31), and the number of days the tenant will occupy the property. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: Is prorated rent required by California law?
A: No, California doesn't require prorated rent unless specified in the lease agreement. However, most landlords prorate rent as a standard practice.
Q2: What's the standard number of days to use for a month?
A: Some landlords use 30 days for simplicity, while others use the actual number of days in the month (28-31). The method should be specified in the lease.
Q3: How is prorated rent handled for move-in and move-out?
A: Typically, rent is prorated for both move-in and move-out dates unless the lease specifies otherwise.
Q4: Are there other methods to calculate prorated rent?
A: Some landlords use a yearly calculation (monthly rent × 12 ÷ 365 × days occupied), but the monthly method is more common in California.
Q5: What if the lease specifies a different calculation method?
A: The lease agreement governs. If it specifies a different calculation method, that method should be used instead.