Lease Renovation Dispute Solutions

Summary

If your landlord plans renovations on your move-in day, review your lease for clauses on habitability. Discuss temporary accommodation with your landlord, as it may be reasonable for them to cover hotel costs if the property is uninhabitable. Document all communications and consult Nevada tenant rights for guidance.

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hello, I signed a lease to move into a new house, the landlord has decided to start painting, and cleaning the house the day we move into the house (as in our lease), he wants us to stay in the house while it is being renovated, this is impossible (and maybe illegal), this is also a big risk for us since we have pets and the fumes can be harmful, our lease is over on our previous property so there is no way we can’t leave that day, what can I do about this?
Hey ****! That sounds like a tricky situation. Here are some general steps you can consider:
- Review your lease to check for any clauses regarding renovations or habitability.
- Discuss your concerns with the landlord and try to negotiate a temporary accommodation or delay in moving.
- Consider contacting Nevada's Tenant Rights Program for more specific guidance.
Have you tried discussing this with your landlord yet?
We cannot delay the move since our previous lease will have ended, is it reasonable for him to pay for a hotel?
Hey ****! It might be reasonable for the landlord to cover temporary accommodation costs if the property is not habitable due to renovations. Here’s what you can do:
- Review your lease for clauses on habitability and renovations.
- Document any communication with the landlord.
- Check Nevada tenant rights for more specific guidance.
Have you discussed the possibility of hotel costs with your landlord?