Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Re: lease amendments

The answer is no. Most, if not all, written comercial leases require modifications of the terms to be in writing. Take a look at your lease, I am sure you will find that provision. In your case, the amount written in the lease would control. By accepting a lesser amount, the landlord is not waiving his right to the amount stated in the lease, unless you can prove that his conduct caused you to believe otherwise. The landlord may still be entitled to collect the difference between the written amount and the stated amount.

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