I bought a set of rental forms online, but it did not come with a form for NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE. Where can I find a copy or sample of one (and not have to pay for a new set)?I'm in California.
2006-06-17 07:39:51 · 8 answers · asked by Big Sexy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You don't need a fancy form. Just type out a letter on your letter head spelling out the rent is going up. You do need to give at least 30 days, and tenants need to either be month-to-month or at the end of their lease.
Also check with your local landlord/tenant council because some cities have rent control laws that may limit the size of the increase.
As long as you give adequate notice and make sure they really have it (I'd mail it certified, or tape it to the door and mail it), you should be fine.
2006-06-17 07:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm licensed in Texas as a Realtor - here I'd say contact the state Board of Realtors - I am sure they have one in California - as to the form - in Texas you can't increase rent if there is a lease in force - at the end of the lease you write up a new one and you increase the rent at that time if needed - now, if your tenant is on a month to month basis you would need to draw up a new lease and include the new rental amount and have him sign it - there again - no need for this type of form - it is all done with the new lease document - if they don't wish to sign then you have to take whatever steps are needed at that point - I don't know how it would work in California but it seems to me that if they have a copy of a lease showing the rent to be a certain amount and you have a notice of rent increase that has not been signed by them- you would have difficulty getting that inforced - so you would be better served to just renew with new lease documents - but check with your local boards cuz different states have different laws - the board can probably supply you with the form as well if it is enforcable - Good Luck!
2006-06-17 14:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your county court system, they should have the forms on-line. If not, you can draw up a notice of rent increase. Caution: California has some tough rental laws. Once you have drawn up the contract, have a paralegal review it. Caution: also look for any statute that mandates a certain notice prior to increasing rent. Also, is your tenant on a lease? In a lease situation, your initial contract should specify that the rental rate is subject to change after the lease is up and also eviction clauses. California is expensive and at some point, the state opted to protect renters to a degree. BUT~ if your contract specifies, you have the legal right to elevate the rent. But make sure your rate ncrease is in conjunction with state laws. Do you have a fax? I can send you a sample rental application and contract.
2006-06-17 14:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Aria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the California rent review board . In Ontario Canada you can get one from the Rent Review board for notting at all.
2006-06-17 14:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by Micki R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draw up your own form.State the reason for the increase and state that the increase will take effect in 30 days.
2006-06-17 18:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by bigsquink2003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometime office dept have one copy of everything
try this and click california
http://www.thelpa.com/lpa/free-forms.html
http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/
2006-06-17 14:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by n K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look it up on google.
2006-06-17 14:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by tigertiggerii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont need to get it. AVOID IT!!!
2006-06-17 14:43:22 · answer #8 · answered by sam s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋