I am not an attorney so take this with that in mind. But this is opinion based on well over a decade of owning rentals.
Agree with most that the airport management should be allowed a way to enter the hanger for maintenance and emergencies. It is their property and you are a renter. They have the right to maintain their property and should be concerned with what you use the hanger for.
I would like to see the lease terms rewritten with a change like this. I would want to see something that states the reason the management could enter without notice. (Should only be in case of emergency). All other entries to the hanger should be with 24 hours notice, with the renters ability to refuse if unable to be present. This covers scheduled audits of the condition and normal maintenance.
The airport manager now takes on some liability for your possessions inside, but they should have the appropriate insurance to cover losses due to their neglect. (Damage or theft by employee)
That being said, most managers are honest and should be trusted. I would have no problem allowing a manager into my hanger without me there. But, I would want to know. The lease terms are only an issue when there is mistrust issues, or a over ambitious manager.
Now, increasing the rent significantly in a short time. Sounds like a new manager has taken office and is looking to score with the owner or pad his resume. I consider significant anything over 5-8 percent. Try this at my airport and you will have a mass exodus and riot. Both get the manager fired. Propose this with my rentals and I will start looking for a new manager.
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Michael Delpier
RV6A -O-320, fixed pitch, GRT Sport, 496
RV-10 - working on finish kit
Houston
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