Property Management

A Maryland property manager who allows a tenant to pay less than the contracted rent without a written amendment to the lease may create:

AA novation automatically reducing rent permanently
BA potential implied modification to the lease that could be difficult to enforce later✓ Correct
CA month-to-month tenancy
DNo legal issue as long as it is temporary

Explanation

Accepting less than contracted rent without a written amendment could create an argument for an implied modification of the lease. Property managers should always document any rent reductions in writing.

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