Let's say that a tenant, and a landlord agree to the amount of rent payment. They then sign the 1 yr contract. However, the landlord wants to change the amount on the rent, wanting to increase it. Can the landlord change the terms of the contract, before the 1yr is up? Any sort of help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
2007-08-15 09:25:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No he can't, unless the contract says that he can. If the tenant refuses to pay the increase, all the landlord can do is take him to landlord-tenant Court, where the landlord will lose. Of course, after the year is over, the landlord can refuse to give the tenant a new lease, or increase the rent as much as he wants (subject to local landlord-tenant laws such as rent control and rent stabilization).
2007-08-15 09:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live and what sort of rent regulations you have. Generally though, if the contract states that is the rent you will pay for the term, I can't see how he would be able to change it without your consent.
Most places (not all) will allow for an increase of a certain amount if significant work has been done to the premises.
Most states also have a residential tenancies board which handles disputes between tenants and land lords. Try googling your state and "residential tenancy". These departments can answer alot of questions you may have at no cost.
2007-08-15 09:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by elysialaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there was a caveat in the original contract akin to it being his option to update at any time - no the landlord cannot increase rent until a new lease is signed. If the landlord pressures you - check the lease for an early release option for yourself and get out.
2007-08-15 09:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mystress L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is some sort of clause in the contract that says he can change it, then no. No changes can be made to the contract without the express written consent of both parties. if he raises the rent in violation of the contract, then he can be sued for breach of contract.
2007-08-15 09:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by Hillary 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The purpose of the written lease agreement is to legally bind both parties.
2007-08-15 09:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋