Landlord A leases an apartment to Tenant B for six months but does not specify when rent is due. When should Landlord A expect rent payments?

When a lease does not specify when rent is due, California law provides guidance on this matter. Generally, in the absence of a specified payment schedule, rent is expected to be paid at the end of the rental period. Since the lease is for six months, and typically rent is charged on a monthly basis, it is reasonable to conclude that rent payments would be due at the end of each month.

This aligns with common practices in residential leasing, where tenants are accustomed to paying rent on a monthly basis. If the lease lasts for six months and the specifics are not delineated, the understanding is that the tenant should pay rent at the conclusion of each month to coincide with the monthly rental period.

The other options do not align with typical rental practices under California law or the assumed terms of the lease. Rent due at the beginning of each month would require a specific agreement to be in place. Paying at the end of the lease would not provide the landlord with timely payment to cover ongoing expenses. Lastly, a biweekly payment schedule is uncommon unless specifically stated in the lease agreement.