Rental legal question
We are renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Cobble Hill. We have been there for 6 months. We knew that the landlord was looking to sell it when we moved in. We have a 1 year rental contract. As well as that, he verbally told us he was not going to put it on the…
We are renting a 2 bedroom apartment in Cobble Hill.
We have been there for 6 months. We knew that the landlord was looking to sell it when we moved in.
We have a 1 year rental contract. As well as that, he verbally told us he was not going to put it on the market for a year.
Now he wants a broker to take a look at it. You know what the next steps are.
What is our recourse if he wants to put it on the market before the 1 year contract is up?
I was evicted,because.Of a late payment notice.although I had my money that same day.I fail to deliver to the office box on time.Now!as Iexplained to them what happen.I had to sign a 2 month Addenum contract.From march 10th to april 30th.Which was the last day of my original lease.Even if, I was being evicted.And,had to sign an addenum lease,for 2 months and unable to give enough time to write a letter.To move on. For automactic renewal,which is 60 day’s.Am, I liable for that renewal
I was evicted,because.Of a late payment notice.although I had my money that same day.I fail to deliver to the office box on time.Now!as Iexplained to them what happen.I had to sign a 2 month Addenum contract.From march 10th to april 30th.Which was the last day of my original lease.Even if, I was being evicted.And,had to sign an addenum lease,for 2 months and unable to give enough time to write a letter.To move on. For automactic renewal,which is 60 day’s.Am, I liable for that renewal
I am having a huge problem with my new landlord, he wants us to sign a new lease when we have a 1 year lease that we only signed 3 months ago with our previous landlord. It is also a tenant at will lease, not to mention the fact it is absolutely rediculous. We can’t even buy a new TV without consent from him. We have a child that suffers from autism and the way the new lease is written out we will be evicted tomorrow! It also states that we can’t have pets, which our last landlord allowed us to have a cat which is my sons and if we have to get rid of it my son will be devasted. Does he have the right to do this? What should I do?
My landlord sold the building, we signed a 1 year lease about 2 months ago and now our new landlord wants us to sign a new lease, which is a tenant at will lease. Does he have the right to do that?
Plger,
10:03 is correct. An owner can sell his/her property at anytime. The new owner is oligated to honor the lease unless they or a family member want to occupy the unit. In that case they can ask that you move and start proceedings to evict if you do not leave after proper notice. Also you were quite lucky that your landlord renewed your lease. Most would not no matter how good the relationship.
Ysabelle,
Why do hope every thing comes out in the OP’s favor? If he has to move when the lease is up, for whatever reason, then so be it. As a renter he is entitled to what the lease states and that’s it. Renters in NYC have a sense of entitlement that you don’t see anywhere else. For true security buy a home. I hear the prices are down so now’s a good time.
this whole business is nerve wrecking.
what is important is what type of lease you have.
if it is rent control or rent stabilization.
if you have either one there is nothing they can do about it!
Even if your lease expires and they don’t want to renew it ,
your lease automatically rolls over for the same rent.
if they give you a new lease they are allowed to raise it what the rent stabilization guideline states.
So please
make an effort and learn how to read your lease, carefully.
If you need help contact division of housing community renewal in your borough and call them
I hope everything comes out in your favor.
In response to 9:24, my last landlord gave us a renewal on our lease as the building was on the market to offer us a degree of security. I guess it just depends on what kind of person your landlord is and the history you have with him/her. As to 10:03, I certainly may be wrong. It’s what I have been told by friends who have had their buildings sold. I would love to know what other folks have heard regarding owner-occupation rights in NYC.
PLGer is wrong – a renter’s rights have nothing to do with building ownership. Even if the buyer wants to inhabit your unit, they must honor your lease.