Currently my rent is $550 per month and the lease is expiring in two months. But today I just received a letter from my landlord stating that I have three options: First one:sign one year lease then the rent is $555/month. Second one:sign a 6-11 month lease then the rent is $605/month. Third one: month-to-month rent is $655. I am from California and not familiar with texas rent law. Please Help!!! Thanks all
2006-11-08 04:52:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am in Austin
2006-11-08 06:16:21 · update #1
Nope, no rent control in Texas.
$5 increase nothing. From what you're telling me, it sounds like it's a renter's market in your area, which is why they are offering you only a $5 increase for a long term lease, and huge hike for short term, they WANT you in the apartment, but they also don't want to miss an opportunity to bump your rent. They are betting that you'd rather pay the $5 than move.
2006-11-08 05:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sign the year lease unless you don't like Pinewood North or Bender Creek! LOL! Crunch the numbers. Just move out and pitch ya a tent in the woods. LOL! Just sign the 1 yr lease unless the thought of being homeless is more attractive to you? I apologize. I have lived in California all of my life and, unfortunately, lived in Houston for about 3 years. I hated Houston because of all the crack addicts but fact is, how much were you paying for rent for a one bedroom in California? It is up to at least $800.00 now. Count your blessings. Rents in Texas are very affordable, if you can handle your neighbors. Good luck!
2006-11-08 04:59:06 · answer #2 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too sure where you are in Texas, but this is common in San Antonio, for sure. They do that for a variety of reasons...higher taxes that coming year, to match the market rate of other apartment complexes in the same area, etc. If you don't like it, move. There are TONS of other apartment complexes...and most offer move in specials (at least around here they do) and you might find a better place for the same amount. But, no...there is not a Rent Control law that I know of here in Texas. I bet you're paying a fraction of the price here than in Cali, though...so buck up, buckaroo!!
2006-11-08 05:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Erica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally hire expenses are open industry, which skill landlords can value in spite of they like, yet each and every physique is unfastened to stroll away and not sign a hire. $1245 according to month isn't that top reckoning on what the condominium is and the place its located. Un some areas that ought to somewhat get you a tiny studio condominium. the substantial's that your mum and dad agreed to the hire, so they must pay. in the event that they in no way signed a hire, then they are unfastened to flow out with 30 days be conscious and the owner can replace the hire or kick them out with 30 day's be conscious.
2016-10-03 10:18:22 · answer #4 · answered by schnetter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋