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Most leases include clauses for late fees, adding financial penalties to overdue rent.
Landlords may report late payments, negatively impacting your credit score.
Expect to receive a formal notice demanding payment or vacating the premises.
Continued non-payment can lead to an eviction lawsuit, a legal order to leave the property.
Evictions and poor rental history can make it hard to find future accommodations.
The deposit can be used to cover unpaid rent, leaving you with no refund.
some landlords might attempt to pressure tenants by discontinuing utilities, though often illegal.
Unpaid rent can be sent to collections, further affecting your credit and peace of mind.
If the case goes to court, you might be responsible for your own and the landlord's legal costs.