Q: Building management charging additional fee.
I told my building management before the 1st my rent will be paid on the 14th to which I recieved an "ok" via text. I have a 12 month lease and I still received a pay or quit notice around the 5th and the week after an eviction threat. I paid on the 14th and just now via text was asked for an additional $750 fee since they have already filed for eviction on the 10th. I have yet to be served papers. Is this even legal?
A: The answer may lie in whether or not the "OK" you received was in writing, or made verbally. Verbal agreements are worth the paper their written on (i.e. nothing). If you received an email "OK" you have written proof that the management accepted your offer to pay on the 14th. If they only agreed verbally, it probably means they want to play games with you. I don't know what kind of a lease of month-to-month rental agreement you have, so I cannot speculate further on whether or not you have a problem. You may need an attorney to represent you in this matter. Good Luck.
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