We have year to year lease since 3 years. Landlord is responsible for zonning & maintenance. Per lawsuit landlord was given
notice re: this issue in 1991. What are the tenants' rights, & defenses against ADA civil rights case?(i) only year to year LEASE, (ii) tenant pay maint chg for property (iii) Lease hold l/lord to zoning issues, (iV) L/lord aware of problem since lawsuit allege notice given to him in 1991/2 by the person suing now, (v) Tenant (3rd Year now) was never before informed of this, by anybody.
Nt knowing about "ADA compliance" may not be my defense but I wonder (a) why Cities are not JOINED/sued for not requring ADA adherence (upon zoning or licensing that cost hefty fees) or ATLEAST informing businesses specially a 1st timer (1200 sq ft 99cent+ business), owner being a student living with parents whose home is in foreclosure) ,(b) if any of this may impress suer/court? (c) Is my liability insurance any help? (c) Is co-op with l-lord helpful or I’m in alone? (d) Is calling plaintiff's attorney advisable with any or all of above?
As with most civil rights laws, there are people who make a living being "inconvenienced" by not having a mirror in the bathroom low enough, or requiring 16 pounds of pressure instead of 15 pounds to open a door. These people and their "attorney" sue the business because its cheaper to settle with them than it is to fight the case in court. If they sue the landlord or management company and especially the city, some real firepower comes in and it becomes to expensive to fight over that particular "violation" of the ADA. Thet's why they are suing you.
This is a landlord tenant question. I changed posting for you.
