Ifa landlord allows theuse of a basement for over 11 years, can he suddenly deny that use?
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Ifa landlord allows theuse of a basement for over 11 years, can he suddenly deny that use?
Use not specified in lease.
Asked on January 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the use is not specified in the lease, then the issue is:
1) If you are renting the entire premises, including the basement--e.g. renting the entirety of a single family home--then you may not be denied use of the basement; you are paying rent for its use and possession.
2) If you are only paying rent for part of the premises (e.g. one apartment), then you do not necessarily have access to or use of the basement, except to the degree there was some agreement giving you access or use.
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