Q: do I have to pay full rent if I was placed in hotel for 11 days due to buildings electrical fire?
My kids and I were stuck in a hotel for 11 days due to the buildings electrical fire and I asked her to prorate the rent for the days I was stuck in hotel and she said no because they paid my room n board at hotel
A: In this case you do have to pay full rent. The landlord did what they are supposed to do if the premises are damaged and are unlivable for a period of time: they either prorate the rent for the days you are not living there and you find your own alternate living conditions or they pay out of pocket to put you up somewhere else until the repairs are complete.
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