A pet shop has had trouble with the air conditioner all summer. He has tried to have it repaired but the air conditioner was just to old. He asked his landlord to replace it but they said if they do they will have to raise his rent to cover the cost. This is in the state of North Carolina.
2007-08-13 08:27:49 · 10 answers · asked by tamarindplaceapt 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Depends on the terms of the lease. You'll have to read it.
2007-08-13 08:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by PersonalFreedom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a current lease, thus are month to month, then he can raise your rent for any reason he wants with proper notice. In California, increases 10% or less must be 30 days written notice. Anything above 10% requires 60 days written notice. (If you are in SF or a few of the other rent control cities in the state then rules are much stricter on raising rent. You'd need to do a search on your city rent control laws if that is the case.)
2016-05-17 04:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your rental agreement. It should state what, when, whom and where plus why. It could very well state that if the owner makes these kinds of repairs and or improvements that they have the option of raising the rent. However if it doesn't then maybe you can challenge the landlord. But then on the other hand when its time to renegotiate for the next term then they may get you then.
Or depending on things maybe if its enough money you might consult an attorney.
2007-08-13 08:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Scott 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has a lease and the air conditioner and/or repair of the air conditioner are part of the lease, no. If there is no provision in the lease to raise the rent due to repairs, then, no. Some leases require the lessee to repair certain items such as HVAC systems or equipment.
2007-08-13 08:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by grace95838 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how the lease was written. Basic answer is NO, BUT it would depend on again how the lease was written. Some leases could require the leasee to pay the cost of the new air conditioner but with no rental increases.
2007-08-13 08:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by tooanoyu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has to be some formula they go by, or local rent controls. In the absence of these the answer is yes.
Check with your city then state housing dept.
Good Luck
2007-08-13 08:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by izzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't have a contract stating the exact amount of the rent to a sepcified date, he most definitely can raise it any time for any reason.
2007-08-16 03:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strictly up to the terms and conditions of the lease.
2007-08-13 08:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and to go to a lawyer is more than you want to pay at time
2007-08-13 08:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not unless it's in writing
check your lease.
2007-08-13 11:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by jeanniep 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋