how much can a landlord raise your rent?
2006-10-17 01:55:05 · 9 answers · asked by kali 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you do not sign a lease you have an implicit month-to-month lease and after giving you proper (usually 30 days) notice, can terminate that implied lease. This is not eviction and does not require a court order. So, in a way he can force you to sign the lease assuming you want to live there still. If you live in a rent controlled area there may be a maximum amount he can raise the rent, but most places are not rent controlled and there is no limit.
2006-10-17 03:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are already living in the property, and don't currently have a lease, the landlord would need to follow local laws to evict you. In some countries, you might be considered a 'sitting tenant' and in absence of an actual lease, may have the right of abode. In those cases, signing a lease may actually weaken your standing in law.
Check with an solicitor/attorney for your area/country to determine your exact rights.
2006-10-17 09:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sign a lease the landlord cant raise your rent for the duration of the lease but when it expires he can raise the rent.
2006-10-17 09:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Captleemo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to question your local County Legal Services agency, but in most of the world, a landlord is in control. If you refuse to sign a lease, you can be evicted.
2006-10-17 09:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by ladsmrt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but its different depending on each state. I use to live in a two bedroom apartment and after two years my landlord made me sign a lease, doubling the costs of living there.
2006-10-17 09:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always buy if you don't want to sign a lease. But even then you will have legal documents to sign. That's part of being an adult. Get used to it.
2006-10-17 09:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lease is a contract, and is perfectly legal. You can refuse, and find somewhere else to live.
2006-10-17 09:02:29 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, but if you don't sign he can give you the boot out the door.
2006-10-17 09:01:00 · answer #8 · answered by Meow the cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if it is part of his rules u may have to sorry
2006-10-17 09:00:45 · answer #9 · answered by sweet_love_12518 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋