Split the charge for hire (4)
I believe the answer is:
rent
This clue is a triple definition!
'split' is the first definition.
(past tense of 'rend' meaning to split)
'the charge' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'for hire' is the third definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for rent that I've seen before include "Lease - torn apart" , "Payment for accommodation - that's torn it" , "Payment due to landlord" , "Torn apart, ripped" , "Periodic payment as for accommodation" .)