Partial payments
What happens when you pay part of the rent, or your landlord accepts a partial payment.
The rule where you live
Chicago
Be careful with partial payments during the notice period. Under state law, the landlord can take a partial payment and still end the lease. You are only safe if the landlord agrees in writing to continue the lease for partial payment.
✓ Sources checked August 22, 2026
Seattle
Any money you pay your landlord must go first to the amount listed on the notice.
✓ Sources checked August 22, 2026
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