Q: Landlord wants 2 divide the apt. Im living in into 2 apts. If we dont let him he wants us to move. Rent the same. Legal?
He wants to do construction while we're in the apartment. We are an elderly couple with health issues and have always paid our rent on time. We will be paying same rent for half of apartment or pay double if we want to keep the apartment as it is now. What are our options in this situation?
A:
It depends upon whether the apartment is in an owner occupied, three or less units building. If it is, then the landlord can evict you for any reason, once your lease is up.
Otherwise, the landlord can propose reasonable changes to the lease. Doubling the rent isn't usually considered reasonable. See an attorney.
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