Q: I received a letter of non-renewal and would like to know why and whether I can extend the date
My landlord hired a new property management company recently. Everyone in the apartment community received letters on our doors updating us on new payment guidelines.
I am a holdover tenant. Last month, I paid the firm in person and mentioned to them that I had sent via certified mail to the old PM a request for a new lease.
I heard nothing from them since, but appreciated their work when a plumber showed up to fix a leak.
With no other communication, I received in the mail yesterday a notice of non-renewal with a date of 3/31 set for inspection and possession.
No one else received a letter. This seems discriminatory especially given my history with the old property manager and implied discrimination and harassment.
I have a mental health diagnosis and recognized disability. I simply cannot see myself successfully moving out in time and would like to request an extension via reasonable accommodation.
I also would like to know why I am the only tenant with non-renewal status.
A: Your lease is expired. You are a holdover. The landlord does not have to give you a reason, although they cannot discriminate against you because of your disability. However, the fact that you are a holdover may be something that the management company does not want to deal with. Also, you have 6 weeks to move. You can request an extension, but the landlord is not obliged to give you one. You might need an attorney to intervene on your behalf.
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