When a tenant moves in mid-month on a Calendar lease, Bedspace Manager automatically calculates the correct prorated amount for the first billing period — using whichever method you choose in your business settings.
Neither method is wrong — they just serve different preferences. Pick the one that fits your business and tenants, set it once, and Bedspace Manager handles every calculation from there.
The daily rate is calculated by dividing the monthly rent by the actual number of days in that specific month — 28, 29, 30, or 31.
AED 1,500/month, move-in March 15 (31-day month)
AED 1,500 ÷ 31 days = AED 48.39/day
March 15–31 = 17 days × AED 48.39 = AED 822.58
When to use: Precise billing that reflects the true daily cost. Daily rate varies by month.
The daily rate is always calculated by dividing the monthly rent by 30, regardless of how many days the actual month has.
AED 1,500/month, move-in March 15 (31-day month)
AED 1,500 ÷ 30 days = AED 50.00/day
March 15–31 = 17 days × AED 50.00 = AED 850.00
When to use: Consistent daily rate every month. Simpler to explain to tenants.
Only applies to Calendar billing
Custom billing always covers exactly 30 days from move-in — there is no proration
Only the first month is prorated
From the 2nd billing cycle onward, every cycle is a full month — no partial periods
Configured once at business level
Set your preferred denominator in business settings — it applies to all Calendar leases
Automatic — no manual calculation
Enter the move-in date and monthly rent; the system calculates the prorated amount
Visible on the invoice
The prorated first-month invoice shows the calculation so tenants understand the charge
Enter move-in date and monthly rent. Bedspace Manager handles the rest — accurately, every time.
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