Bedspace Manager
Leases

Two billing models. Both right.

Calendar billing and Custom billing both solve the monthly rental problem — but differently. Pick the one that fits your operation, or use both across different properties in the same account.

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How they differ — with real examples

Calendar Billing

1st to end of month

Billing always runs from the 1st to the last day of the month. If a tenant moves in on the 15th, the first month is prorated. From the 2nd month onward, every cycle is a full month.

Cycle Length

Variable (28–31 days)

Cycle Start

Always the 1st

First Month Proration

Yes — automatic

Best for

  • PG operators billing on the 1st of each month
  • Student hostels aligned to calendar months
  • Any business where tenants expect end-of-month billing

Example: Tenant moves in on March 15 at AED 1,500/month

  • → March 15–31: prorated at AED 1,500 × 17 days ÷ 31 days = AED 822
  • → April 1–30: full month = AED 1,500
  • → May 1–31: full month = AED 1,500

Custom Billing

Exactly 30 days from move-in

Every billing cycle is exactly 30 days, rolling forward from the tenant's move-in date. A tenant who moves in on the 15th will always bill from the 15th to the 14th — every single cycle.

Cycle Length

Always exactly 30 days

Cycle Start

Tenant's move-in date

First Month Proration

No — always 30 full days

Best for

  • Bedspace operators who want consistent cycle lengths
  • Situations where tenants move in on different dates
  • Any business where predictable 30-day cycles are preferred

Example: Tenant moves in on March 15 at AED 1,500/month

  • → March 15 – April 13: AED 1,500 (30 days)
  • → April 14 – May 13: AED 1,500 (30 days)
  • → May 14 – June 12: AED 1,500 (30 days)

Calendar billing: configurable proration denominator

When Calendar billing prorates a first month, you choose how to calculate the daily rate. Use the actual number of days in that month (28, 29, 30, or 31) for precise billing, or use a fixed 30-day denominator for consistency across all months. Set this once in business settings — it applies to all leases.

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Both models. One platform.

Use Calendar billing, Custom billing, or both — across any property in your portfolio. Start free to try it yourself.

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