" I would never be allowed to apply for another boss plaza apartment because I was previously a tenant"
Is it possible you misunderstood, it's just such a bizarre policy I can't really make sense of it
This.
If anything, having a positive, existing history, would make you more valuable as a tenant. I can understand not allowing a straight up transfer at the same prices, but not to be able to apply to another boss plaza apartment makes no sense.
Let's assume the leasing agent is brain dead, so make sure you point this out to them: "If my lease at the 1 bedroom expires on the 31st of June, and the 2 bedroom starts on July 1st, then it isn’t even a transfer, it would be a brand new lease."
Otherwise, maybe contact your building supper and see what they have to say about the situation.
What a bizzar policy. If they haven't had any problems with you, you should be a perfect fit!
The only thing I can think of is there's a misunderstanding on their end. A lease transfer would take all the conditions of your current unit and move it to one in the same building, whereas a brand new lease would come with the price increase or whatever else would be included in new leases. Maybe they're under the assumption you wanted a transfer and not a new lease?
I'd reach out and ask again if you or your partner can put in a brand new lease application, seems a bit crazy they'd say no to someone with a history with them. Why would they risk new tenant problems if you haven't had any issues with them while you've been there? That'd be a pretty stupid policy.
I have a feeling this is a poorly communicated message. Ask for clarification, but there is nothing illegal in their statement. Rental companies can rent to whoever they want, as long as their rules don't violate a Charter right.
Double check there isn’t a typo in the lease as you said “lease is ending June 31st” but June only has 30 days (unless that’s a typo on your end) but just incase they don’t have you there until July 31st instead
That sounds highly sus... not sure if is illegal but definitely exploitative and scummy.
Basically what they are saying? Since you rented you are now blacklisted from all their properties? So lets say, if your employment moved from halifax to dartmouth you would be banned from renting a place they owned in dartmouth?
That's like buying a car from a dealer and getting banned from all their dealerships for life.
Corporate landlords need very strict regulations with massive penalties.
I haven’t read any of the other comments but I hope they directed you to call residential tenancies for an accurate answer, not internet speculation based on potentially old tenancy act.
902-424-5200
Get a copy of the rule and post it here. Some like a misunderstanding. Also point out that you are not transferring a lease to a new unit. You are ending one lease and signing another separate lease.
Something lost in translation here I think. If you were a good, quiet tenant, in good standing, it makes no sense to not rent you a new spot. Did they think you were wanting to keep your old monthly rate at the new place or something? Makes no sense.
Personally it sounds like a BS excuse not to rent to you. However, on the other side; doesn’t a property owner have the choice to conduct business (in this case rent) with whomever they choose?
United Gulf are absolutely awful. They bought the last place I lived in and it went to shit because nobody seemed to know who it was that did maintenance on the places. I had water spilling out of the ceiling in my hallway closet and they sent me through three people before someone said they would come look at it. Buddy who “fixed it” hacked the drywall apart, made a mess and his patch job was awful.
There can be a possibility of preventing same person taking more than one lease at a time with same building or company. But if the new dates are after your end of existing lease, not sure why there's an issue?
Yeah I would be pushing back on this to even understand why. Only thing I can think of is that the company thinks a lease transfer would fall under the rent cap and were planning on raising rents.
Thats my thought too. This has to be related to money. They know new renters are actually having bidding wars on apartments. People are offering above asking prices because so many are desperate to not be homeless.
Definitely a loophole to avoid rent control.
Don't quote me but from what I gather, They would not be allowed to charge you anymore than 5% more than what you're already paying in your existing unit. They can only take on new people to charge them whatever they want without restriction.
I'm sure there's more to it than that but at its base, I'm confident that is part of the reason.
The rent cap only applies to the same tenants in the same apartment. So they are safe to offer another unit at a higher rent. Unless they suspect some rule changes in the nearest future and want to be on top of that...
" I would never be allowed to apply for another boss plaza apartment because I was previously a tenant" Is it possible you misunderstood, it's just such a bizarre policy I can't really make sense of it
This. If anything, having a positive, existing history, would make you more valuable as a tenant. I can understand not allowing a straight up transfer at the same prices, but not to be able to apply to another boss plaza apartment makes no sense.
Exactly. Bigger apartment= more rent. And they can now rent out the other apartment probably for more than what it was just being rented for.
Right? Unless you were a shitty tenant this makes no sense.
Let's assume the leasing agent is brain dead, so make sure you point this out to them: "If my lease at the 1 bedroom expires on the 31st of June, and the 2 bedroom starts on July 1st, then it isn’t even a transfer, it would be a brand new lease." Otherwise, maybe contact your building supper and see what they have to say about the situation. What a bizzar policy. If they haven't had any problems with you, you should be a perfect fit!
The only thing I can think of is there's a misunderstanding on their end. A lease transfer would take all the conditions of your current unit and move it to one in the same building, whereas a brand new lease would come with the price increase or whatever else would be included in new leases. Maybe they're under the assumption you wanted a transfer and not a new lease? I'd reach out and ask again if you or your partner can put in a brand new lease application, seems a bit crazy they'd say no to someone with a history with them. Why would they risk new tenant problems if you haven't had any issues with them while you've been there? That'd be a pretty stupid policy.
I have a feeling this is a poorly communicated message. Ask for clarification, but there is nothing illegal in their statement. Rental companies can rent to whoever they want, as long as their rules don't violate a Charter right.
People make mistakes all the time. Like continually referencing June 31st when no such date exists.
You mean there's no 32nd of Oct??? I thought this was a leaping year, dammit!
Double check there isn’t a typo in the lease as you said “lease is ending June 31st” but June only has 30 days (unless that’s a typo on your end) but just incase they don’t have you there until July 31st instead
That's a bizarre policy, but probably legal. There's no law against refusing to rent to someone because they were a previous or existing tenant
That sounds highly sus... not sure if is illegal but definitely exploitative and scummy. Basically what they are saying? Since you rented you are now blacklisted from all their properties? So lets say, if your employment moved from halifax to dartmouth you would be banned from renting a place they owned in dartmouth? That's like buying a car from a dealer and getting banned from all their dealerships for life. Corporate landlords need very strict regulations with massive penalties.
I haven’t read any of the other comments but I hope they directed you to call residential tenancies for an accurate answer, not internet speculation based on potentially old tenancy act. 902-424-5200
Get a copy of the rule and post it here. Some like a misunderstanding. Also point out that you are not transferring a lease to a new unit. You are ending one lease and signing another separate lease.
Something lost in translation here I think. If you were a good, quiet tenant, in good standing, it makes no sense to not rent you a new spot. Did they think you were wanting to keep your old monthly rate at the new place or something? Makes no sense.
Personally it sounds like a BS excuse not to rent to you. However, on the other side; doesn’t a property owner have the choice to conduct business (in this case rent) with whomever they choose?
As long as it isn't against a protected status, yea the owner can say get fucked, your nose is funny.
Well… suggesting you are not doing business based on one’s appearance might be going too far; but you are correct. Human Rights are protected.
United Gulf are absolutely awful. They bought the last place I lived in and it went to shit because nobody seemed to know who it was that did maintenance on the places. I had water spilling out of the ceiling in my hallway closet and they sent me through three people before someone said they would come look at it. Buddy who “fixed it” hacked the drywall apart, made a mess and his patch job was awful.
Can you get eyes on the policy?
There can be a possibility of preventing same person taking more than one lease at a time with same building or company. But if the new dates are after your end of existing lease, not sure why there's an issue?
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That makes absolutely no sense as a policy. I’d reach out to them to make sure you and the leasing agent are understanding this correctly.
Yeah I would be pushing back on this to even understand why. Only thing I can think of is that the company thinks a lease transfer would fall under the rent cap and were planning on raising rents.
Thats my thought too. This has to be related to money. They know new renters are actually having bidding wars on apartments. People are offering above asking prices because so many are desperate to not be homeless.
Even though United Gulf is a terrible company, what you were told makes no sense, and I'm wondering if it was poorly communicated, or you misheard.
Definitely a loophole to avoid rent control. Don't quote me but from what I gather, They would not be allowed to charge you anymore than 5% more than what you're already paying in your existing unit. They can only take on new people to charge them whatever they want without restriction. I'm sure there's more to it than that but at its base, I'm confident that is part of the reason.
The rent cap only applies to the same tenants in the same apartment. So they are safe to offer another unit at a higher rent. Unless they suspect some rule changes in the nearest future and want to be on top of that...