The agency has changed everything about the lease like; when rent is due, how much the late payments will be. Where the landlord use to do yard work, now the responsibility is placed on the tenants. They also stated in the notice of change that they can enter at any time without any prior notice. Please inform me of my rights or let me know of some websites I can visit to obtain this information.
2006-07-31 07:44:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
J.D. is correct. It would have to be addressed in the prior lease of what occurs in your situation, if not, then the prior lease with your landlord should govern.
I believe that you should contact an attorney to figure out your rights. You must act timely or you may waive certain rights and remedies for reason of the expiration of the applicable time limitations.
The cost for a consultation should be pretty small. Are you a student? Your college may have a lawyer available to students who can help you with your situation.
If you can't afford an attorney, do a google search for 'free legal aid by xxx' with the x's being your state. Do google search for 'tenants rights by xxx' .
CAVEAT: The advice you get from an attorney will be much better and more specific that anything you can get on a website or from Yahoo Answers. It will be money well spent, unless of course you want to mow the yard and have your landlord visiting you during dinner!!!!
Good Luck and contact an attorney. :)
2006-07-31 08:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by vbrink 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know specifics on the law in your area (I don't know where you are), but generally landlords CANNOT enter a residence without at least some period of notice (often 2 days) - it's basic landlord/tenant law. Also, if you have an existing lease, the landlord probably does not have the right to modify any terms without your approval. Your rights should be spelled out in the lease so you need to read the lease and see what you both agreed to so that you can assert your legal rights. I recommend that you do some research to see if you have a local landlord/tenant association in your city or if there is a city housing resource/department who can help advise you of your rights so that you can learn more about your rights without having to hire an attorney. Hope this helps!
2006-07-31 07:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by JF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see an attorney, a pro at legal work. Remember, any advice you get on this site is worth exactly what you paid for it. That said, I will tell you what little I think I know and have experienced, having owned some rental properties.
In most states, a landlord may enter the premises for necessary repairs without the renter's approval or advance notification. However, it is not, in most states, permissible for the landlord, or his agent, to enter at will, meaning anytime the agent or landlord wants to. Regarding the rental contract, I would thank that it still remains in force and that you should take it to a lawyer. If you can't afford one, call legal aid in your area and get a free opinion. But go to the professionals in order to be sure. Everything is going to depend on how the state laws view and uphold the rental contract made with the owner. The agency is his agent and, in my opinion, is bound by the original contract just as is the landlord and as you are. But, I'm not a professional and you need professional advice.
Good luck.
2006-07-31 07:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by quietwalker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull out your original lease and read it again thoroughly. Make sure there are no clauses pertaining to this scenario. If it specifies they'll do the yard, then they have to do the yard. If it sayd they can enter at any time, then the agents can too as their representative... if not mentioned, they have to stay out.
Whatever agreement the agency has with your landlord does not necessarily override the preexisting agreement you have with the landlord. Changes can only be made the next time the lease is up for renewal.
2006-07-31 07:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An infamous attorney once said, "Ignorance of the law is the same as the force of the law." And he meant that he could get away with anything, as long as the guy he was doing it to did not know his rights under the law.
Your lease contract cannot be legally changed by your landlord's agent. Of course, it's up to you to get a lawyer to maintain your lease without changes that are detrimental to you.
I would see if I could just get a new place; dishonest agents will be more dishonest after you defend yourself in court, and they can make your life hell.
And when your lease comes up for renewal, they will get you.
2006-07-31 08:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by elaine_classen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually changes in the lease require a written and delivered 30 day notice before the changes go into effect.
2006-07-31 07:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The agency has to continue with the contract. You didn't sign a new contract did you? You can't get out of a contract by selling it. Doesn't work that way. The contract you have has an expiration, when is it? If you are in a new contract period, you might have to go by the new one. Check out your contract dates and agreements. Good luck with that.
2006-07-31 07:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by AmericanSwede 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe that if management of the rental property has changed, then the things in the lease agreement can change. I am not 100% sure. But I think that is right
2006-07-31 07:48:02 · answer #8 · answered by kelynn1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your states landlord \tenant laws, as i understand the original lease is binding and the contract agency cannot add anything until your original lease is up and then you will be subject to their rules.
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2016-10-01 07:36:47 · answer #10 · answered by contino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋