Q: Can a landlord request an additional $50 monthly pet fee in Fort Collins, Colorado after the lease has been signed?
No mention of a monthly fee is stated anywhere in the lease. Only mention was in the ad "There is a possibility of a monthly pet fee at the owner's discretion." But nowhere in any legal documentation. Additionally, if they try to add an addendum after the fact do I have to sign it?
A: It depends on what your lease says. If it says no pets or fails to include the pet and you add one, then you have to agree to the terms of the landlord or you could be evicted for failing to comply with the lease. You should discuss this with a local Tenant's Rights attorney. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.
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