SarahModel13
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Landlord claims I'm in violation of lease, which I agree, I am. He is demanding a new lease and is raising MY monthly rent +$250 effective 1st of month. Not raising rents across the board.
I have lived here for over 5 years without a problem. Building was recently sold. At the lease signing (Feb 09), I asked him about roommates. The new owner sat down, looked me in the eye and said. "I don't care who or how many people live in your apartment, I just need their names for safety and security reasons".
Of course the lease doesn't say that at all. Mea culpa--I trusted the liar; didn't read the paperwork. Stupid, yes, I know. Don't beat me up over that.
A few days ago I gave him name of two new roommates. Now he claims I'm in violation of the lease (which I clearly am, based on the written agreement).
There are a total of 3 people, including me in a large 2 bedroom-2 full bath suite. He claims that since I am in violation of the lease, ("unapproved roommates" - I need to sign a new lease and my rent is going up by $250 a month effective July 1st.
This apartment can easily accommodate 4 adults. We are only 3. Can he selectively raise my rent without raising every rent in the building? What options do I have? I don't want to move until the lease expires Feb 10 or be evicted but I don't want to pay an extra $3000 a year, either.
Incidentally, when he took over, he claims that an existing $950 security deposit had been given back to the family of my former roommate, deceased. Another lie.
What are my options, please?
I have lived here for over 5 years without a problem. Building was recently sold. At the lease signing (Feb 09), I asked him about roommates. The new owner sat down, looked me in the eye and said. "I don't care who or how many people live in your apartment, I just need their names for safety and security reasons".
Of course the lease doesn't say that at all. Mea culpa--I trusted the liar; didn't read the paperwork. Stupid, yes, I know. Don't beat me up over that.
A few days ago I gave him name of two new roommates. Now he claims I'm in violation of the lease (which I clearly am, based on the written agreement).
There are a total of 3 people, including me in a large 2 bedroom-2 full bath suite. He claims that since I am in violation of the lease, ("unapproved roommates" - I need to sign a new lease and my rent is going up by $250 a month effective July 1st.
This apartment can easily accommodate 4 adults. We are only 3. Can he selectively raise my rent without raising every rent in the building? What options do I have? I don't want to move until the lease expires Feb 10 or be evicted but I don't want to pay an extra $3000 a year, either.
Incidentally, when he took over, he claims that an existing $950 security deposit had been given back to the family of my former roommate, deceased. Another lie.
What are my options, please?