because we were just informed that there will be a 600 dollar raise in our house and we cannot afford it.. so how much time do we legally have to move out without getting into trouble and do we have to keep on paying rent?
2007-10-11 09:37:39 · 31 answers · asked by *Loving my two boys* 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
mommy!
$600 increase! OMG!
Well - it really depends on where you live.....here in CA, if the rent increase exceeds 10% of the monthly rent, the LL has to (by law) give you a 60 day notice of the increase...thereby if you could not afford it you could then give a 60 day notice (before the rent increased).
if the rent increase is less than 10% of the monthly rent -then they are only required to give you a 30 day notice of the increase...thereby shortening your notice to move to 30 days only.
You will need to check you local and/or state laws on this...i would suggest going to the internet and type in the name of your state ...like this Florida Rental Laws
good luck :)
2007-10-11 09:43:21 · answer #1 · answered by Blue October 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all $600 dollars is an inordinate amount of raise in rent! Second if there was a lease or even an oral agreement between you and landlord, you must contact attorney immediatedly. While they don't give you free advice or solve problem over the phone, they or their secretaries, assistants, etc., will gladly answer some questions. And especially will let you know if in your state there is legal recourse for this.
Regarding your first question: He needs to give you no less than 30 days.
2007-10-11 16:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by 1-2informationalways 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
either 30 or 60 days notice depending on your lease and yes yoiu have to pay rent while you stay there or you are "squatting" which is illegal.
If youi paid first and last months rent when you moved in you do not have to pay the final months rent when you stay so if you plan on moving at end of november you would not have to pay for the month of november.
Hope this helps and good luck.
P.S your landlord is a goof $600 increase is ridiculous my rent goes up like $30 a year or something and I am upset about that.
2007-10-11 16:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
WHAT?????
I'm in the UK and in my present contract I can give my landlord one months notice, but he has to give me two.
$600 sounds like one hell of an increase.
In one go, either you have been paying a very good price for your rent for a number of years, or he wants you out, or he is being extortionate.
Unaware of your situation, but you must have an organisation over there that you can appeal to.
P.S. I've noticed a lot of good answers, but someone / some people seem to be giving the thumbs down. Ignore that.
2007-10-11 16:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mike D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have been there less then two years you have to be given 30 days. And yes, rent would still be due, you do not get 30 days out of his pocket.
If you have been there over 2 years you have to be given a 60 day notice. And, again, rent would still be due.
2007-10-11 17:07:00 · answer #5 · answered by Landlord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 days
2007-10-11 16:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by Cookiez M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Read your contract that you signed with your landlord.
Most of the time it's 30 days, but if you signed a contract that states otherwise then you have to obied by the contractual agreement.
2007-10-11 18:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does your lease say? If your lease lists a specific amount, then that is what you pay for the length of the lease. Its a contract. However, if the lease is up then I think you have 30 days from being notified.
And IMO $600 is a steep hike. They may have hiked it just to get you to leave too...
2007-10-11 16:40:38 · answer #8 · answered by Alibi 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the rental agreement you signed and laws of your state.
Usually it's 30 days. Yes, you have to pay your rent up to the day you move out.
2007-10-11 16:41:30 · answer #9 · answered by REALTOR 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
30 days- $600 more than what you are already paying? I think may they want you to move out.
2007-10-11 16:45:09 · answer #10 · answered by padros 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋