If you pay rent late, the landlord may:

• charge statutory default interest (extra amount) for each day of delay, and

• if you are seriously or repeatedly late (for example, more than 15 days, depending on the contract), start the process to cancel/terminate the tenancy agreement.

In such a case, the landlord may also:

• use your security deposit to cover unpaid rent and related costs, and

• request that you move out earlier than planned.

Because of this, rent must always be treated as a top priority payment.