Our property owners have said that barbecues are prohibited in THE MEDIATLY and that it is a $500 fine. This is not a city regulation, and we have lived here for 4 years, and barbecues have always been ok. There is nothing in our lease against grilling. Is uncertainty legal with the zero? In some cases, the new owner intends to convert the building into another type of property, such as Z.B. Condos or a retail store. Sometimes they even plan to demolish the old building to make room for a new building. In these situations, you may be asked to travel within an additional 120 days (4 months). To get you out early, the new landlord can offer incentives like free rent for a month or two or a generous amount for moving expenses. Whether or not you agree to these terms, it is up to you to do so, but think long and hard before you sign something, because all the new agreements will be replaced by the old ones and you will be legally obliged to comply. If your landlord is trying to change the rules for you in the middle of the rental, stay on the ground. Document all correspondence and interactions with your landlord and pay your rent with the agreed amount.
You can contact a lawyer, but you can first contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs. You may be able to help yourself or contact someone who can do it for free or at a very low cost. If not, talking to a lawyer is your next step. Most landlords are aware of the rules, so a letter from a lawyer may be enough to prevent your landlord from making even illegal rent changes. Have you received some kind of “official” or at least written notification of the change? A change of management addendum or something? If this is the case, then you pay the new management company as stated. But don`t pay in cash, no matter what you do! Pay with a payment or check order so that you have the ability to track if necessary. And of course, it`s always good to get a receipt if possible. The new landlord wants me to sign a new lease that increases the rent by 20 $US per month after the term of the tenancy. Is that legal? Brian, the $500 uncertainty with a zero ad would be illegal. But it looks like you were informed when they told you that barbecues were forbidden.
Keep in mind that it is not always a matter of city regulation that changes the rules. In fact, it is more often an insurance problem in the treatment of pets and barbecues. They probably introduced the juicy fine as a deterrent, as they might not be covered in the event of an incident.