Hello. I just recently signed a lease for a garden-level duplex in Brooklyn. The apartment was listed as having a private backyard, which is only accessible from our apartment.
I was researching these forums on a different issue and realized a lot of people with yard problems did not have it listed on their lease. I read over my lease and noticed it was not specifically listed. I think this would fall in the Amenities section, but it lists us as having no Amenities.
I am a bit worried about this, as I start my lease on the 1st and would like to specifically add it. I am worried that without having it in writing, I am not going to be able to use it and have protection for my belongings (ex. If I want to keep chairs or a grill back there, or even have plants). I want to ask my managements company t add it to the lease before I take actual possession.
Any suggestions on how to bring this up with my management company? I already signed a lease but I feel like if they do not add it on there then the apartment was falsely advertised.