Renting in Manhattan: Things to Think of Before Signing the Lease<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nTenant Will Pay X in Guest\/Maintenance\/Cleaning Fees<\/h3>\n Often fees are permissible, so this is more about making sure you know what you\u2019re getting into. If you\u2019re going to pay a monthly cleaning fee, make sure the lease explains who cleans what at what time, and whether the cleaners will be able to access your apartment without you there. Also note that certain types of fees (unreasonably high late fees, or guest fees) may not be legal in some states.<\/p>\n
Waiving Any Rights<\/h3>\n It\u2019s difficult in almost all states to waive the rights to which you\u2019re entitled. That said, whenever you waive anything make sure you understand, what you\u2019re waiving<\/em>. Then, understand why the other party wants you to waive the item. This can be a red flag during the lease signing, and raise some concerns that you were not aware of before that moment.<\/p>\nLandlord Is Not Liable for Damages<\/h3>\n Again, the landlord can\u2019t get out of their legal responsibilities. If the landlord acts negligently in failing to keep the apartment or building safe, the landlord should be liable if you get hurt or your property is damaged as a result. Beyond that, ask what damages the landlord is concerned about and why. You\u2019ll get clues as to what\u2019s important to the landlord.<\/p>\n
Landlord Has the Right to Chance Lease Provisions at Any Time<\/h3>\n Maybe this doesn\u2019t matter \u2013 do you really need notice and an opportunity to be heard if the pool hours are changing? \u2013 but if the landlord can change key terms of the lease without your consent (or at least telling you) you\u2019re at real risk. The landlord\u2019s verbal assurances that they won\u2019t use this power aren\u2019t good enough here \u2013 make sure the lease includes restrictions on the landlord\u2019s ability to unilaterally change material terms of the lease.<\/p>\n
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