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Accepting Past Due Rent After Termination of Tenancy: The New Law and Traps To Avoid

Posted by Tristan R. Pettit, Esq. in Legislation, Evictions, Notices, Act 143 (Landlord's Omnibus Law) / Comments

The Landlord's Omnibus Law (Act 143) introduced a new statutory section to Chapter 799 regarding situations when a landlord accepts past due rent from a tenant after the tenant's tenancy has been terminated.  Newly created sec. 799.40(1m) states as follows:If a landlord commences an action under this section against a tenant whose tenancy has been terminated for failure to pay rent, the action under this section may NOT be dismissed solely because ...

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