What to do if I have signed lease agreement with the previous property owner that allowed pets but the new owner is now banning pets?

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What to do if I have signed lease agreement with the previous property owner that allowed pets but the new owner is now banning pets?

We have signed lease agreement with the previous property owner allowing pets. New owner now banning pets. We do not have new lease agreement executed with new property owner. Property owner has distributed several generic “policy letters” to the tenants, but none addressed directly to us. Where do I stand?

Asked on February 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arkansas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You left out some important information.  Fist, is your lease that you sined with the former owner still in effect?  If it is then you have nothing to worry about until the lease runs out.  The new owner assumed the lease when he purchased the building so your animl can stay.  But you may want to start looking elsewhere for when the lease ends.  If it has already ended then he can put in this new provision and you have the choice to sign it and get rid of your pet or leave.  Good luck. 


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