Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
Can a landlord add an addendum to a signed lease agreement in the middle of its tenure and force a tenant to sign?
Asked on 1/05/11, 7:18 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Generally, the answer is no. A party may not unilaterally modify a contract unless there was additional consideration and acceptance by the other party.
Mike.
Answered on 1/11/11, 5:17 am
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