Q: Can a landlord make changes to my new lease and not tell me about these changes until the second i am about to sign it?
For the last 13 years my lease has been the same regarding rules. I have to renew my lease again but on this lease my landlord has made changes but i was not told about these changes until the very second i was about to sign the lease renewal. Knowing about these changes could have prompted me to consider moving out however it is obviously too late since my lease ends tomorrow. Is my landlord allowed to make changes and not notify me in advance?
A: Yes, but your landlord's actions demonstrate either a lack of professionalism or bad faith. I suggest you tell the landlord you need time to consider the changes to the lease and hold over on your current lease. Then study the changes and see if they are fair and reasonable, given your circumstances and the rent you are paying. If they are not, then negotiate with the landlord over the changes. If you cannot reach an agreement, give you landlord 30 days notice and move out.
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