2006-09-17 15:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by RCP 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If he does, he needs to give you notice. If you do not agree to the amendment, you have the right to break the lease without any penalty (for example, you would not lose your security deposit).
2006-09-17 16:07:53 · answer #1 · answered by Laura K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you agree to the ammendment in writing. The landlord cannot make unilateral changes to the lease any more than you can.
Keep in mind that changes to "house rules" are not normally considered an ammendment to the lease. Such things as a change to the drop location for trash or a ban on parking bicycles anywhere other than bike racks or prohibiting residends from performing car repairs on the property would not be ammendments to the lease.
2006-09-17 16:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, amendments to lease contracts (after they are initially signed by both parties), must be also approved & signed both parties.
Therefore, your landlord cannot make unilateral changes to the lease contract. You have to co-sign any changes in order for them to be effective. If you refuse, the landlord is out of luck.
The other time changes can be unilaterally effected is when the lease expires and the landlord decides to make changes to the agreement. Typically, after the initial timeframe of the lease expires, you revert to a month-to-month rental agreement, and your landlord can make changes after giving you a 30-day notice. At that point, you either accept the changes or move out.
2006-09-17 16:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are on a month to month contract. A 30 day change in terms of tenancy needs to be served stating the amendment. You can check with the National Apartment Association.. there is different chapters based on your city where you live.
2006-09-17 16:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Domestic Goddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your lease is in effect, usually not. When it goes to month to month a change of terms needs to be served stating what the changes will be and proper notice (30-60 days) needs to be given if they want to change anything.
2006-09-17 16:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my opinon I do not think so if it is within your lease agreement.
The only thing I can think of is the transfer of the security deposit to a new owner of the building. But I am not an expert. I am just guessing.
2006-09-17 16:50:04 · answer #6 · answered by 1whowants2know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read your ;ease paper really thuroughly, there may be provisions for him or her to make changes to it, but it's not likely.
2006-09-17 16:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by phtokhos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋