Is it legal that my apartment administration is obligating me to pay?
THIS sounds a bit screwy. IVE never heard of a landlord or a housing complex requesting anyone to pay the renewal of the lease as an applicant instead of an occupant. And they are charging you this extra cause you were 17 at the onset of the lease.. this must be something new to get more money out of you. I dunno how legit it is, cause its the strangest thing Ive ever heard of. Ive been handling rental properties for over 25 years. I live in CT. TWO things, come to mind; (1.) IF you can afford it, hire a tenant/landlord lawyer. Show him your lease agreement. And any paperwork apartment administration has sent you, or passed you about your lease, and the extra loot they expect you to pay. IF your landlord feels that this is illegal, have him inform this group, in writing. On his letterhead. This will automatically show those crooks, you are investigating this nonsense. (2.) iF you have the extra money, and you have not signed up to renew your lease, as much as it is a royal pain to do, go look for another place to live. You dont need this stress. You have rights. This situation would make me bolt outta your place and seriously look for something else. BUT, make sure that your lease is just about up. So, you dont have to stay there one month longer than necessary. And you dont get into trouble by having to renew unnecessarily. Then turn around to pull out. EVEN if your lawyer sends them a letter. Should they be in the wrong, in charging you this extra. They wont like it that youve gone out on this limb searching for answers. But, it is your legal right to step up to the plate, take charge of your life, and your expenses. Etc. NOW that you are 21, they probably are trying to take advantage of you. Thinking maybe you are earning more money now that you are this age. This is probably why the dumb-nuts are charging you more. You dont have to take this. Or settle for this. Dont let them bully you. Or take advantage of your good nature. See what your lawyer says, then take one step at a time. TO Find a landlord/tenant lawyer. Ask for a consultation. Usually the first office visit is free of charge. But, ask when you make the appointment to meet with him. This is usually an introduction between the two of you. To basically see how he can help you. And you can decide if you want to hire him. What his charges are? And, if hed take you as a client.