Compensation for Late Rent Payment
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Question
I am renting an apartment, I did not pay on time, and the landlord is very angry about it, claiming that it caused him much distress. I want to appease him and give him financial compensation for the late payment. Is this allowed?
Answer
A debt arising from apartment rental, if it is within the rental period, does not constitute a violation of the prohibition of interest. However, if the tenant has left the apartment and did not pay the rent on time, and therefore pays more, this is a violation of the prohibition of interest.
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