Understanding Campground Lease Agreements

Summary

The user is facing a sudden rent increase and new terms for selling their camper at their campground in North Carolina. The new landlord has changed the campground from seasonal to month-to-month and added additional costs for services like water, sewer, trash disposal, and lawn care. The user is unsure about many terms in their new lease agreement. They are advised to consult with a local attorney to understand their rights and obligations under the lease agreement and North Carolina landlord-tenant laws.

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We got a new landlord at our campground so I put my camper up for sale. The rent went from *.* a year to *.* a year plus *.* water,sewer,trash disposal and lawn care which we never paid before. Since I put my camper online for sale and got a couple people looking at it now the owner sent a text stating new tenants would pay *.* plus *.* water and sewer, trash and lawn care. Plus electric is separate plus cable and Internet making it impossible to sell.
What state are you located in, ****? The laws regarding landlord-tenant relationships and rent increases vary by state.
NC
What is the duration of your current lease agreement? In NC, landlords can increase rent only after the current lease term ends.
Up until now we paid by the year some paid */* in April the other half in May.
What is the exact duration of your lease agreement and does it include any terms about rent increase?
I should not have to pay my agreement again until November. Up until now we did not sign lease agreement and now we have to have approval to sell our campers
Did your new landlord provide a written notice about the rent increase and the new terms for selling your camper?
They did not send a written notice of price increase for new tenants. They sent a text
What does your lease agreement say about the method of communication for rent increases or other changes? In NC, it's generally required to be in writing.
I'm not real sure. I don't understand the contract
What specific part of the contract are you having trouble understanding? It might be helpful to consult with a local attorney to clarify any confusing terms.
Most of it. How can they jump in change it from a seasonal campground to a month to month campground. I am only here 6 months out of the year but will have to pay water and sewer, trash and lawn care each month. There are a few people in here that live here.
Does your lease agreement specify the type of campground (seasonal or month-to-month) and the services included in the rent?
We had no lease agreement up until these people took over
What does the new lease agreement state about the type of campground and the services included in the rent?
Month to month
What does the new lease agreement say about the cost and frequency of additional services like water, sewer, trash disposal, and lawn care?
Contract has nothing. We get text with that
What does the text message say about the cost and frequency of additional services like water, sewer, trash disposal, and lawn care?
*.* monthly
What does the new lease agreement say about rent increases and the method of communication for such changes?
Not sure
What does the new lease agreement say about the terms and conditions for selling your camper?
New tenants have to file an application and be approved by landlord
What does the new lease agreement say about the landlord's right to approve or reject potential new tenants?
Nothing
What does the new lease agreement say about the landlord's right to change the terms and conditions of the lease, such as the type of campground and the cost of additional services?
Not sure
What does the new lease agreement say about the duration of the lease and the notice period for any changes to the lease terms?
Month to month h. Not sure about notice.perood
What does the new lease agreement say about the notice period required for changes to the lease terms, such as rent increases or changes in services?
Not sure
What does the new lease agreement say about the landlord's obligations and responsibilities, such as maintenance and repairs?
Nothing. Trees that are on the property use to be trimmed by the landlord now they say we have it trimmed ourselves
What does your lease agreement say about the maintenance of the property, specifically tree trimming?
That if you ha
What does the lease agreement say about the tenant's responsibilities for property maintenance, such as tree trimming?
That if you need a tree trimmer they will have it done at your expense.
What does the lease agreement say about the landlord's responsibilities for property maintenance, such as tree trimming?