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Question: my apartmetns complex recently change management, I have been there for almost 3 yrs never had a problem now they are saying that I have to get rid f my plant, my electrical grill and charcoal grill which I know that im not suppose to use on my balcony, i use it 10 feet away from there which they say its allowed it does not say anywhere on my lease that I cannot have that on my patio balcony now they are saying that i have to get rid of them or they will do it for me is this allow?

Answer: As a general rule, the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant in this sort of situation are determined by whatever the rental agreement (including any attached addendums) says. A tenant whose landlord is making requests or demands that the tenant believes are inconsistent with the rental agreement may wish to send the landlord a letter asking for clarification about how the request or demand is appropriate under the lease.