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I am renting my apartment to Jewish tenants. They have paid me first and last months rent. Can they collect interest payments on the last months rent?
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An advance on rent may be considered a loan, in which case taking interest is ribit and is prohibited. Giving a discount for rent paid in advance could be considered. The details of the contract should be worked out with a competent posek.
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