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A landlord wants to change payment terms while the tenant refuses. What to do?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My tenancy contract is due for renewal on 30 November 2023. On 4 November 2023, my landlord inquired if we would agree to an increase in rent.
We declined as it is our first year contract and he was exceeding the RERA index. He has now agreed to maintain the current rent.
My question is that the terms of the tenancy contract specify three cheques, but he is now requesting only one cheque. Where do we stand as I cannot issue a single cheque for the full amount?
We do not want the terms of the contract to be altered, and he has again failed to inform us in writing, only sending a WhatsApp message stating "Provide me with a cheque, and I will create a new contract."
Please advise me!
Thank you!
Dear Questioner,
The terms can be the same and you may challenge them.
If you wish, we can send him a formal legal notice for a charge, outlining the obligation he is under to maintain the same payment terms as the previous year, adhering to the rental index.
Feel free to reach out if you want to send a legal notice.
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will assist you in this matter.
You should communicate with your landlord about your inability to provide one cheque for the full rent amount, propose a solution, and document any agreements in writing.
For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.
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ABDUL WAHIED
Dear Questioner,
Any change in the contract has to be informed before 3 months of the expiry of the contract.
Otherwise, he can't change the terms of the contract.
If you want, we can discuss more in a legal consultation session for a charge of 28$.
Dear Questioner,
Since your tenancy contract specifies that the rent is to be paid in three cheques, your landlord cannot unilaterally change this term without your agreement.
If you are not comfortable paying the rent in one cheque, you can refuse to sign the new contract until your landlord agrees to amend it to reflect the original payment terms.
