It is reported from Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that whoever rents something out, and his counterpart goes beyond Dhul-Hulayfah, the rent becomes due and there is no liability on him.
What is meant, and Allah knows best, is that when the renter takes possession of what he rented and goes beyond Dhul-Hulayfah, the full rent becomes due from him, provided no deferred term was stipulated for the wage; and there is no liability on him as long as he does not transgress.
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الإجارة / 11671