I see. Im moving to a new place. He insisted that the rental starts officially on 1/1/23. I had requested to let me move my stuff in earlier because I have to check out my current place by 31/12/22 (today), but was denied with him emphasizing rental starts on 1/1/23. Few weeks ago, he said he will pass me the keys on 31/12/22 and again, I thought it will be during the daytime, but guess what? I contacted him yesterday and he will only give me the keys 31/12/22 @ 7pm (today) on a new year eve.  Who moves things into new place at night one? lol. This is the first time I have encountered this type of landlord.

I understand that he is not wrong and not obligated to do so. From the perspective of a tenant, this leeway bit of leniency or tolerance he can't give. I feel like I fell into a trap and has already started the tenancy with a bad term.

I had never heard or thought of prorated rental fee, should have offered him it since the beginning.

Just my rants.