LL asks for letter to vacate.

[Jasmine]

I've been in the negotiating through a lawyer with my LL in order to have a rent controlled lease assigned to me. My subtenancy has been up for a month now and the Prime tenant's lease is up at the end of April. Today, the LL called us(not the lawyer) directly saying that they are not interested in discussing a new lease and that we(myself and the prime tenant) need to send the LL's office a letter to vacate at the end of the Prime tenant's lease. What are our obligations regarding this letter?

Txs,
Jasmine

[HAJ77]

Since you already have an attorney, why not ask him/her what you should do regarding the letter. F

Personally, I think it's shady that the LL contacted you when they know you are represented by an attorney, so you should at least make the attorney aware of the letter.

[Cranky Tenant]

I agree with HJ, the fact that the LL is asking you for a letter ( and bypassing your lawyer in the process) sounds like the LL believes you have some rights in this situation he's hoping you'll give up.

[Jasmine]

Thanks for your input. I did contact my Attorney and he advised similarly to what was said here.

J

[Jasmine]

As I said earlier, my attorney advised not doing anything about said letter. Does anyone have a theory why the LL is asking for this letter.

Thanks,
J

[HAJ77]

Probably to use as evidence against you, think about it if you send him a letter saying you plan to vacate, you've just destroyed any case you might have had.

Perhaps I am cynical, but I think the LL is trying to get you out and wants to see if you were stupid enough to help him. Now, he knows you aren't and that should help you out.

[Jasmine]

Update: I've got some work oppurtunities that would require my moving from NY to California. How much notice does the landlord need from the Prime Tenant in order to protect his security deposit?

Thanks ,
J