Q: Am I owed compensation for concessions promised in my apartment lease that are not being provided due to COVID-19?
My apartment lease agreement had incentives including a one-year Brightline train pass. Due to COVID-19, the train has not been running for 3+ months. The value of a train pass is roughly $450/month when paying on a regular monthly plan. Since this is a benefit that was in our lease as an incentive to sign a 13 month term and is not being fully provided, am I entitled to the equivalent value of that benefit in some other form? I asked the general manager of the building who declined our requests for compensation or for extended time the train pass would be valid for to make up for the lost time.
A: Yes, depending upon the specific language in the written lease. Hire a lawyer to advise you.
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