My apartment burned 2 days ago my complex moved me 2 another apt but went up on my rent,while im under a lease

Question

is this legal.

Answer 1

First off, what/who started the fire? Was it your fault in any way?

As to the legality of the rent increase, I hate to say but yes it is legal. Let me explain: Your lease with the complex/management is for a specific unit in the complex, not any unit in the complex. As such, they can choose to raise the rent on another unit even if it is identical to the first.

You on the otherhand have the right to say no to any changes and move out without any other financial hardships, because as stated above, the lease was for a specific unit in the complex.

In otherwards, due to the fire, your original lease became void. Both parties have the right to negotiate for a new lease for a new unit.

Answer 2

You can call fair housing which is a government agency or legal aid, the rent SHOULD NOT go up. It is the job of management to find an apartment within your lease rent range within the same square feet. You should not start paying the increase in the rent, because that will state that you are in agreement with the increase.
or
in the memo of the check write " payment under dourest" for just in case you need to go to court.

Answer 3

It depends on the law in your state. Better look into it before you ruffle any feathers.

It's entirely possible that the law and the lease entitle them to the full rent even though it burned to the ground, and you're doing well to have a place to stay at all.

Better be sure what the law and the lease say, and don't rely on people assuming it's the same everywhere.

Answer 4

Did they move you to a larger apartment, or the same as the one that burned? If the same then legally they cannot raise your rent, unless the lease was terminated,either by time or by disaster, check to see if a clause in the lease terminates the agreement by loss or disaster. If not; take the lease to them and ask that they follow their written agreement.

Answer 5

Is the place bigger? I don't think they can up your rent like that your lease should clearly say how much you agreed to pay and for how long and how they can charge you more, look at your lease. Are there any more people who had to move? Are they being asked to pay more? Talk to an attorney.

Answer 6

Was the fire your fault?

If no;

And the landlord cannot provide a rental of the same size

Under normal circumstances, you are still bound and the landlord is still bound by the original amount of rent agreed upon until the experation of the original lease agreement. It's not your fault he doesn't have a rental of the same size.

Answer 7

As long as you didn't sign any new agreements it seems to me all you have to do is pay the rent as it is stated on the current lease.

Answer 8

You're getting hosed. Check your contract for any info on having to be moved to another unit beyond your control.

Answer 9

I don't think that would be legal. Have you tried speaking to them about it?

Answer 10

i dont think so...the fire isnt your fault..tell them you want the same price till the unit is repaired or you will seek legal help...i bet they will back down.