My building management told us the building workers may go on strike April 21. If that happens, no move ins or move outs will be allowed. First, is that legal? Second, we were planning on moving 4/25. if there's a strike and we can't, who knows when we can move or how much we'd be charged to stay in the apt.
Building management suggested we move out before 4/18. We can do this, but I'm wondering if we have any right to pay only prorated rent for this month. We are moving out early only because they recommended it.
Our lease mentions strikes only in that 'building services may be interrupted.'
Rent is due first of the month (today) with a late fee after 10 days. Should i pay the prorated amount today and try to work it out with the building managers? Or not pay anything just yet? Or if i have no legal standing i'll pay the whole thing. FYI this is a big building with a managing agent on staff and some unknown Owner off-site. When i asked in person the manager said we should move out "but we'll still have access to the apartment" so that's why we should pay the full month. (for an empty apt!)
any thoughts? The prorated amount we'd save is $1400, so it's not insignificant.