my landlord is increasing my rent by 200 dollars more a month ...that is 30% more of what I am currently paying...doesn't this seem unfair??? Are there any types of laws or anything that says she can't increase that much? I have not even been there a year and she's trying to increase it...I don't know if it's just me but I feel like she's trying to take advantage of me. Do you have any suggestions?
2006-11-20 18:39:26 · 7 answers · asked by chiquilla 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no there's not
just think about it you owned a building could you charge as much as you want yes if someone didn't like it they could find another place(I'm not being a smart a__)
2006-11-20 18:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by nicname 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Rent rates depend on the economic forces for the area. Was a hospital recently built near where you live? If so, your landlord sees an opportunity to get more money for the property. Also, what does a comparable dwelling go for in the area? Have other rents been raised when yours wasn't? There is so much that goes into what rent is that you can't expect to get an explination.
But as for the laws, that would depend on what your lease says, if there is one. If no lease, then he can do as he wishes. If there is a lease currently in effect, he must abide by the conditions set forth in that document. He may be raising the rent just to get you to move. Maybe his brother needs the place and he wants you out so his brother can move in.
Just go find a new place. It's not worth a fight that you will probably lose.
2006-11-20 19:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was a lease signed and still outstanding then NO he can not raise your rent which would be breaking a legal binding contract between the two of you releasing you of any legalities if you choose to relocate which I would suggest you do so, But if it is at the end of the lease then yes he can but it can’t go in effect till the original lease has been terminated. Therefore you should continue to pay the original rent as was agreed upon. Make sure you have a copy of the lease just in case.
I would get you the link for (renters rights) but they vary from state to state.
2006-11-20 19:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of he can. nevertheless i could be happy for somebody to tell me i'm incorrect! besides the undeniable fact that, he ought to provide you sufficient time (ie. a million month) wherein to vacate the valuables and proceed paying on the instant fee. in case you have a settlement, examine with the aid of it with an outstanding enamel comb. possibly attitude the owner and ask him to think approximately a decrease fee for the subsequent six months (possibly only £a hundred greater beneficial) then yet another £a hundred after six months. If properties are being rented out very extremely in the area, you may ought to discover someplace else to stay. If properties are being left empty on your close by area. that's certainly properly worth attempting to talk this which includes your landlord and asserting which you would be able to extremely discover something else!
2016-10-22 11:29:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30% does seem a bit much! I think the law depends on where you live, but it does seem excessive.
What city/country do you live in? Go on the internet and google up "Tenancy Law" or "tenancy board" and the city you live in. You should be able to find a legal document that specifies the amount that a landlord can increase each year. If you find it, make sure to tell your landlord she is breaking the law. I'm sure that will scare her enough to change her mind about it!
2006-11-20 18:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is a regulation for landlords to increase rates depending upon the facilities that are introduced or if the government approved the increase. If there is no reason, object to the increase.
2006-11-20 22:27:59 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't do it in the middle of the lease unless it says they can in the contract. Otherwise, you can hire a lawyer and fight it out.
2006-11-20 18:42:34 · answer #7 · answered by crazydavythe1st 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋