It seems you're facing a challenging situation where the landlord is refusing to pay the rental commission due to the tenant prematurely terminating the lease. Below is a breakdown of the issues and the steps you can take to resolve this:
### 1. **Rental Commission Payment Timeline:**
- Typically, rental commissions are due **once the lease agreement is signed** and the tenant has moved in. In your case, since the agreement was signed, and the security deposit and advance rental were paid to the landlord, your invoice for the commission should have been processed promptly after the lease was executed.
- Many agreements specify a **30-day payment term** to process invoices, which would align with the time frame you mentioned (since August 2024). However, delays beyond this term without valid reasons are generally not acceptable.
### 2. **Tenant’s Premature Lease Termination:**
- The tenant’s **medical condition** and subsequent return to his home country without informing you or the landlord is an unfortunate situation, but it **does not typically absolve the landlord from paying the agreed-upon commission**.
- **Landlord’s responsibility**: As long as the lease agreement was signed, the landlord is generally obligated to pay the commission to the agent for successfully securing the tenant, regardless of whether the tenant stays for the full term or not. You fulfilled your role by placing a tenant and finalizing the agreement. The lease was active, and you should be compensated for your work.
### 3. **Legal Perspective:**
- **Agency Agreements**: If you had a written agency agreement that clearly outlines the terms for commission payment (whether the tenant stays for the full lease term or not), this should be enforceable. The agreement likely specifies that the commission is earned once the lease is signed, even if the tenant leaves early.
- If the landlord refuses to pay the commission, it may constitute a **breach of contract**. You can **remind them of their obligations** and reference the signed agreement, which would support your claim.
### 4. **Next Steps:**
- **Formal Reminder**: Send a formal written reminder to the landlord requesting the payment of the commission, citing the terms of the agency agreement and the lease agreement. Highlight that the commission is due as per the invoice submitted.
*: If the landlord still refuses to pay, you may want to seek yr agency legal team advice
- **Legal Action**: If all else fails, you may need to consider **legal action** for breach of contract to recover your commission.
### 5. **Invoicing and Terms:**
- If the invoice was submitted in August and no payment has been made within the standard 30-day processing time, it is reasonable to **follow up immediately** and request payment. Any further delays could be considered a violation of the payment terms in your contract.
### Conclusion:
Your commission is due because the lease agreement was signed and the tenant was secured, regardless of the tenant's early departure. If the landlord continues to refuse payment, pursuing legal advice or mediation may be necessary.
MY PERSONAL OPINION : IF THERE IS NO EFFORTS OF YOURS TO BRING IN THIS TENANT > THERE IS NO SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE CONFISCATED BY LANDLORD AND NO FIRST MONTH RENTAL TO BE TAKEN BY LANDLORD >> DO NOT GIVE IN TO LANDLORD CHARACTER FLAW OF DISHONESTY TO HONOUR YOUR EFFORTS / DUE PAY .
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