Hi,
We are in the midst of inheriting a rent-stabilized apartment, succession has already been granted and we have received the first renewal lease in our names. We're going through page by page and there are some riders we'd like to opt not to sign, since they are not part of the original lease (or even last year's lease).
Specifically these pages pertain to:
- Pets: banning certain breeds/weights
- AC's: asking for a monthly surcharge on window units
- Parking: releasing the building from any liability for vehicles in our rented space
- E-delivery: requiring us to accept future leases this way
Because these are new and don't pertain to new laws re: knob covers etc. it is my understanding we are not obligated to sign per code 2523.5 " offer to renew the lease or rental agreement at the legal regulated rent permitted for such renewal lease and otherwise on the same terms and conditions as the expiring lease."
Management is pushing back so I want to make sure I am citing the correct code and in the right before going back to them. And am of course nervous to jeopardize anything in signing the lease and inheriting the apartment.
Any advice appreciated.
TY