When we moved in a couple of years ago, we paid a pet deposit and nothing else. Now the new owners are trying to make us pay an additional montly fee to have a pet.
2006-06-28 07:38:48 · 14 answers · asked by dullerd 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, with the proper notification. Check the real estate laws in your state regarding multi-housing. Generally they must give you at least 30 days written notice of any change in the lease terms.
2006-06-28 08:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by iwuzslickb4grace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a lawyer, but my guess is (that) when your lease comes up for renewal, the new owners can charge you more for having a pet, just as they have the right to raise the rent, or make you pay for water usage, etc.
You could (perhaps) call your local state attorney's office and ask - or, perhaps, a lawyer may give you the advice without charging you.
I believe the new owners have to respect the lease that you signed until it runs out - that is, they can not do anything before that challenges the agreement. So, you are "safe" until then, I believe.
Again, not a lawyer...
2006-06-28 14:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by cosmosclara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it's probably legal to do that... However, they cannot make you get rid of your pet, if you were there before the turn-over and/or change of rules. A monthly pet-keeping fee is pretty common actually, so just be thankful you got away with a couple years of not paying it. Our bldg.'s fee is $300 deposit PLUS $25 per month (only the deposit is refundable - not the monthly fee).
2006-06-28 14:42:49 · answer #3 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your lease specifically has a clause or contincency that stipulates what happens in case the building is sold or does not carry the name of the landlord, your agreement is with the specied landlord. A new lease now has to be drawn up. If you are facing any problems then you will need to take action against your former landlords.
2006-06-28 15:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New owners can dictate new terms when the lease is due. Normally what was done before is usually grandfathered in but there is not law that says it has to be.
2006-06-28 14:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they can. It's their building and they carry all the responsibility for it.
unless there was some kind of contingency in the sale that made them promise to keep the leases of the tennants the same for a period of time .But I dont imagine that happening.
2006-06-28 14:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by atomictulip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might very by state, but usually when someone else buys a building, they can do what they want, including terminating leases. Contact your state Attorney General's office - they handle landlord/tenant issues.
2006-06-28 14:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by PiccChick12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that they can change the terms of your lease agreement, (provided you have one) but I think once they become the owners of the property, they can change the rules as needed.
2006-06-28 14:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by yumyum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems to me that those who were already in the apartments, should be allowed to continue as their original agreement states - if for nothing more than goodwill. You may have somekind of a rental commission that you could consult regarding the situation.
2006-06-28 14:42:06 · answer #9 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can change what is not stated in your signed lease- which is a legal binding contract until it ends.
2006-06-28 14:42:24 · answer #10 · answered by Jenny L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋