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  • Jan 25, 2012, 01:33 AM
    AlliLisa
    Landlord wants to sign new rental lease while repairs are being done in pa?
    I live in Pennsylvania and am currently on a month to month lease. Last week there was a serious leak from an upstairs unit. Landlord ripped down walls and removed carpet and also had sprayed for mold. The room is currently unusable and has a hole in the wall to the outside utility closet. 2 days after the leak the landlord informed me that she hired a property manager and wants me to sign a new 1 yr lease. I have been on a month to month lease for 8 yrs & have lived here for 15 yrs. Do I have the right not to sign a new lease until the repairs are complete and I have use of my 2nd bedroom? If I refuse does she have the right to end our month to month agreement with 30 days notice as stated on my lease prior to the repairs being completed?
  • Jan 25, 2012, 04:38 AM
    ScottGem
    Since you are on a month to month basis, either of you could end the lease with one month's notice. So if you refuse to sign she can do this.

    I would explain to the landlord that you are willing sign a new lease, but only after you are sure the repairs have been done properly.If she doesn't like that start looking for a new place.

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