I have been living in the same apartment building since September 2025, and my current lease ends 8/31. I have signed a new lease for a different unit in this same building, moving from 50X to 50Y, with a start date of 9/1.
The current tenants of 50Y are moving out on 8/31. Even so, my property manager refuses to let me move into the new unit until a few days after 9/1, citing “cleaning,” and has told me to find another place to stay just for those 3 to 5 days. That means moving all my belongings out on 8/31, relocating for 3 to 5 days, and then moving everything back once the unit is ready.
Due to personal and financial circumstances, relocating twice within a few days is not feasible for me. I have offered the manager several alternatives, including putting it in writing, with my full consent, that they can skip cleaning the new unit entirely and that I am fine with that. They refuse to discuss it at all and keep repeating that I have to move out on 8/31 with all my belongings, stay somewhere for 3 to 5 days, and then move everything back.
What are my options here? I really can’t afford the time or money to move all my belongings twice.
For what its worth, I saw this clause in my contract: DELIVERY OF PREMISES: If for any reason whatsoever Owner does not deliver possession of the Premises on the commencement of the term of this Agreement, rent shall be prorated until such time as Owner tenders possession. In all other respects this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and the term shall not be extended. In no event shall Owner be liable to Resident for damages caused by failure to deliver possession of the Premises. If possession of the Premises is not tendered within 5 days of the commencement of the term of this Agreement, Resident may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Owner, and any monies paid by Resident to Owner shall be refunded to Resident.
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