We're 9 months into our lease and the landlord has just taped a notice to everyone door " 30 DAY NOTICE TO CHANGE THE TERMS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT".
I thought the landlord couldnt do this when you have a lease. Also; if they did change the lease, that would make the lease nul and void. We can move then with out contunuing the 12 month lease.
What can she do and what can't she do?
2007-08-27 14:52:32 · 4 answers · asked by mevanr8x7 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
So what would I write back to the landlord?
2007-08-27 15:17:48 · update #1
If you have a one year lease, then the landlord cannot change the terms while the lease is still effective.
She can give you a thirty day notice, though, 30-days before the end of the lease to let you know that there will be new terms after the lease has expired (assuming you haven't signed a new lease).
2007-08-27 15:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Leia 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am not a lawyer, and I don't know the laws affecting rentals in your state, but I do not believe your landlord can change the conditions of a rental agreement until time to renew the lease. At that time, either of you is free to renegotiate the terms of the lease. If she arbitrarily decides to change the "terms of the rental agreement" before you lease is up, then that, if you should choose to accept her right to do so, would render null and void your previous lease and you could move out if you wanted to, without penalty. Be sure and keep that notice she posted....you may need it. I don't think she is on solid ground, here, but you need to talk to someone who knows. Start calling the county courthouse...start with the county clerk; try the housing authority in your city. Someone can answer your question, specific to where you live.
2007-08-27 15:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She can not change the terms of the current lease.
Perhaps the notice is referring to a NEW lease, should you choose to sign it.
Talk to the landlord... tell her you are not allowing her to change the terms of the lease. Also, follow up IN WRITING, just in case.
2007-08-27 15:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Mike 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please review the website below and read thru your lease very, very carefully to see if that option is available in your state. If in fact the landlord cannot do this then contact your local housing authority or file a small claims suit for breach of contract.
Hope it helps and good luck
2007-08-27 15:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by Etta P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋