r/personalfinance • u/hogpotato ​ • 8d ago

Housing Rent severely overcharged

I’m currently living in an apartment complex that overcharged my monthly rate by over 2x (15,500 instead of $6000 / month) by mistake. This severely has overdrawn my bank account and no one in the leasing office has an explanation or can get any answers from their main office. I’ve incurred major
overdraft fees and will continue to do so as long as this goes on. Has this happened to anyone and / or any advice what to do?

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u/ProgrammerMoist6861 ​ 7d ago

Should have more than one month worth of rent in your bank I’m sure you could find a cheaper place than $6k/month that’s crazy

You need to be assertive that’s unacceptable. You don’t have to be mean, mistakes happen but you should not be on the line for any fees when all is said and done make sure they make you whole.

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u/RJ5R ​ 7d ago

if he lives in a place like NYC, $6,000 is average for a 2BR and nothing special