Q: I moved out for a repair because of water/mold damage. Upon moving back do I have the right to be back to my old lease?
Hello, I’ve lived in an apartment for 18 months went on a vacation for a month, when I came back home I found out the ceiling where the AC collapsed and there was water and mold damage all around.
I told the landlord, I moved to temporary apt while they be working to fix the damage.
It’s been over a month they should finish it soon. The property management said that my claims on the apt vanished and I need to sign on a new lease agreement when moving back.
I’m afraid they will increase the price of the rent because of the investment the landlord put to fix the damage from the leaking. What is my right on the apartment that I moved out of for the repair?
A: Your rights are stated in your lease. Most form rental agreements or leases have provisions about leaving during temporary repairs. You should ask to see the new lease to be sure that it is the same as the old lease and that you get an extension credit for the time you were out of the property due to the repairs. IMO your lease has not ended and you should be able to get an apartment on the same terms for the duration of the lease. Then the rent can be increased but there are limits on that as well. If you are not happy with the deal you get, you should contact a local Tenants Rights attorney.
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