Lease Agreement Change Concerns

Summary

Landlords in california can change lease terms with proper notice. Tenants should review changes, ensure compliance with local laws, and negotiate if needed. Significant shifts in financial responsibility, like maintenance or insurance, should be assessed for fairness. Consulting a lawyer may be beneficial for complex situations.

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Change of lease agreement
Got it! Are you looking to change specific terms in your lease agreement or are you facing issues with how your landlord is handling the lease change?
landlord is changing lease agreements to tenant
Got it. In California, landlords can change lease terms but must follow specific rules:
- Written notice of the changes is required.
- For month-to-month leases, a *-day notice is needed if the rent increase is *% or less; 60 days if more than *%.
- Lease changes cannot be retroactive.
Are you facing any specific issue with the changes?
Reduction in the amount the landlord is taking responsibility for and an increase on tenant responsibilities
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In California, lease agreement changes often require proper notice and cannot impose unreasonable terms. Here are a few key points:
- Landlords must provide written notice of changes.
- Changes must comply with local rent control laws.
- Tenants can negotiate or contest unfair lease changes.
Are there any specific responsibilities or costs being shifted to you that you find unreasonable?
**** Foundation and structure is now tenant’s financial responsibility (amortized) i. The old lease made no mention of structure at all so I am not sure what the framework was The exterior such as parking lot, sidewalks is now tenants financial responsibility to be included in operating expenses Tenant now has to pay for all HVAC replacements (not just maintenance as was required before) Insurance requirements increased (mostly ok though) but now they are requiring that we also pay for landlord property insurance The security deposit almost tripled.
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It sounds like the landlord is shifting a significant amount of financial responsibility onto you, which can be problematic. Here are a few key points you might consider:
- Review the lease terms carefully and compare them with local rent control laws.
- Assess if the changes are reasonable and within legal limits.
- You may want to negotiate the terms or contest unreasonable changes.
Would you like to explore more about your rights as a tenant or how to negotiate your lease terms?
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In California, tenants have rights when it comes to lease changes, particularly those that shift significant financial responsibilities:
- Review your lease terms and compare them with local rent control laws.
- Assess the reasonableness of the changes.
- Consider negotiating the terms or contesting unreasonable changes.
Would you like more detailed information on tenant rights or tips on negotiating lease terms?
This is for rent of a school
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It sounds like this situation could be quite complex and impactful. Here's some more detailed information:
- Review Lease Terms: Ensure you understand the changes and their implications.
- Local Rent Control Laws: Check if the changes comply with local regulations.
- Negotiation: Consider negotiating these changes with your landlord.
- Legal Consultation: If the changes seem unreasonable, consulting with a lawyer might be beneficial.
Would you like more detailed information on tenant rights or tips on negotiating lease terms?
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