Lease Change Notice Requirements

Summary

Landlords must provide sufficient notice, typically 30 days, for any lease changes. Both parties must agree to the changes, and they cannot be applied retroactively. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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Jennifer
Hello Jennifer, nice to meet you. How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
We live in an RV in TN. The RV park we are currently staying at was all inclusive (utilities included). On March 1st, our landlord advised us that she was going to start charging for power as of April 1st. Now she's saying we owe for March. Can she change the lease like that without notice? If I remember my law correctly (former Property Manager), she has to give 30 days notice, meaning we can not even start incrueing power charges until today.
Hello Jennifer, in general, terms of a lease can't be changed without notice. Here are the general rules:
- Landlords must give sufficient notice, usually 30 days, for changes.
- Any change must be agreed upon by both parties.
- Changes can't be applied retroactively.
These rules may vary in TN, so consult a local attorney for specifics.
Okay, thank you so much. Have a great day.
You're welcome, Jennifer! I'm glad I could assist you. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions in the future. Have a wonderful day!