What should I do if the rent is delayed?

Legal analysis: If the lessee defaults on the rent, the lessor can pursue the lessee's liability for breach of contract through legal means and has the right to take back the house. In addition, if the tenant fails to pay the rent after the payment deadline, the landlord has the right to deduct the rent payable by the tenant from the deposit, but the amount deducted should be equal to the rent amount and the amount of liquidated damages.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 721 The lessee shall pay the rent at the agreed time limit. If the time limit for paying rent is not stipulated or clearly stipulated, it cannot be determined in accordance with the provisions of Article 510 of this Law. If the lease term is less than one year, it shall be paid at the expiration of the lease term. If it is more than one year, it will be paid every year. If the remaining term is less than one year, it shall be paid at the expiration of the lease term.

Article 722 Where the lessee fails to pay or delays in paying the rent without justifiable reasons, the lessor may require the lessee to pay the rent within a reasonable time. If the lessee fails to pay the rent within the time limit, the lessor may terminate the contract.