I signed a 6 month lease with my landlord (it's an in-law in private house) and she decided to raise rent 13% two months after I moved in. She sent me an email about that with no advance warning whatsoever.
I actually found a new place that I like and would like to move out. Would I be able to move out in this situation?
Would she be able to sue me for remaining rent?
Thanks so much!
2007-02-13 12:00:19 · 6 answers · asked by agirl27 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Read your lease. Some contain clauses to that permit increases due to increasded expenses.
2007-02-13 12:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is been a at the same time as considering I did settlement regulation yet in case you signed a lease then the lease ought to stay an similar till the top of the lease era (6 months) and then the you landlord can enhance. besides the undeniable fact that, if there grow to be a demonstration that the lease on the starting up grow to be decrease for a reason eg progression works occurring or that she grow to be giving you a destroy till you obtain some more beneficial money then she will rightfully placed the lease up. providing the upward push does no longer take it previous what you often assume to pay for a flat in that area. If there grow to be no idications that the lease would flow i'd basically stay for the six months paying the decrease cost. she will't evict you till you destroy the guidelines of the lease. i'd carry again on the most suitable months lease besides the undeniable fact that once you've deposit. If uncertain take the lease on your community CAB and they must be in a position to furnish advice. John
2016-12-04 03:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by duperne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in the phone book in the "gray" pages for housing rights or something to that extent and give them a call, I'm sure the laws vary from state. it sounds like you would be able to move because she violated the agreement, just be sure you have hard copies of the lease and any e-mails to prove your case need be.
2007-02-13 12:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by irish eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless it specifically says that they can raise the rent in the lease, it is a breach of contract on their part and you can leave.
2007-02-13 12:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she unilaterally altered the terms of the lease, then I would assume that she broke it. Talk to a real estate lawyer in your area. Usually an initial consultation is free.
Besides, is your in-law really going to take you to court if you leave?
2007-02-13 12:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You signed a lease that lets your landlord just arbitrarily raise your rent at any time???? What were you thinking?
2007-02-13 12:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋