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Carry Posted 18 years ago
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Must I pay the rent on time?

0I'm inquiring about a flat for rent. Which of the two questions is better to ask the landlord: Must I pay the rent on time? or Do I have to pay the rent on time? Is there any difference, if so, what? 0-
  

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0The only difference is that the first version (with "must") is slightly more formal. In ordinary conversation the second version would be more usual. 02br 02br 00However, I wonder if the question is actually worth asking.

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  • 0The only difference is that the first version (with "must") is slightly more formal.
  • In ordinary conversation the second version would be more usual.
  • 02br 02br 00However, I wonder if the question is actually worth asking.
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0The only difference is that the first version (with "must") is slightly more formal. In ordinary conversation the second version would be more usual. In writing either is fine.02br
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0If I were your potential landlord, I would rather hear you ask, "Is there a penalty if the rent is paid a little late?".0-
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01cite10Carry12cite10I'm inquiring about a flat for rent. Which of the two questions is better to ask the landlord: Must I pay the rent on time? or Do I have to pay the rent on time? Is there any difference, if so, what? 12br
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10As far as meaning there's no real difference but if you ask a potential landl
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01cite10Carry12cite10Which of the two questions is better to ask the landlord: Must I pay the rent on time? or Do I have to pay the rent on time? Is there any difference, if so, what? 12blockquote
10 The answer is "yes" in either case, so there's no point in asking the question!02br
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