I was leasing an apartment and had to end the lease before a year because I relocated for work. I got a discount to move in, which was two months free if you sign a 12 month lease.
So upon cancelling they informed me I would be on the hook for four months of rent: two being the early termination penalty, and I also have to pay back the two months I got for free. This is $12,000 altogether.
It's now been two months and they haven't collected any of it. I did use their online portal to pay the first $6K, but it never got withdrawn. And I was supposed to be billed for the remaining $6K upon moving out. But today I called them and they informed me that my account is closed out and I owe nothing more (I'm actually going to receive my deposit back which is a few hundred dollars).
I had to submit a receipt for reimbursement from my employer, so I reached out to the company to ask for proof of payment. I thought this would make them realize the mistake. But they sent me back a screenshot from their internal accounting system which shows me being charged and paying the first $6K. But again, it never came out my account. No one has asked for the other $6K.
This is a huge company, Greystar, so I'm a little surprised at the ineptness. I know they can ask me for it once they realize the mistake. But is there any limit on how long they can wait? Can they hit me up in 10 years and ask me for this money?
Submitted September 28, 2023 at 01:05AM by Dry-Tree-351 https://ift.tt/dvRIglW
