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We live in an apartment and the owners raise (or try to raise) our rent anywhere from $35 - $65 a month every year. We live in PA. I've found that you can negotiate with the landlord. I've asked if they only raise it *** (always lower then they wanted) we'll sign a two year lease. I've never had them turn us down.
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∙ 18y ago
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∙ 17y agoIt's possible, but he would need to give written notice, probably 30 days in advance. It could be that he's been asking a very low rent, that the land values have sharply risen, or he's a greedy person. But it's his perogative. However, if he raises rent on one apartment, he has to raise it on the whole building.
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∙ 16y agoNo a landlord should not be able to raise your rent without consulting with you first. You can visit your tenant rights at http://www.oag.state.ny.us/realestate/tenants_rights_guide.html or just type in tenant rights for renting or something like that at good. You should be able to find something and if they refuse to lower the rent to what you paid when you started renting from them, bring it to small claims court and get your money back. This same thing happened to my mom. She brought it to court. They tried to make her pay 1,000 dollars for back rent but the judge said she didnt have to because she had mold on her ceilings, her roof and floor were falling through, it stunk in their house because their house smell came up through the floor. It was just a sucky thing. The judge said she didnt have to pay and that he should pay her back for everything that she went through in the year and a half that she lived there.
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∙ 16y agoIf you live in a non rent regulated market, which the vast majority of the States are (exceptions are generally very metropolitan areas like NYC, and even then, not all properties), the landlord has the right to ask and charge whatever he wants - presumably as much as the market will bear.
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∙ 9y agoIn most states it is illegal for landlords to raise a tenants rent during their lease period. Where it is legal, the landlord can raise the rent based on the items that need to be fixed, or double it to make up for financial losses.
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∙ 15y agoAny percentage they can. However, doing so could literally cause all the residents to leave and thus leave them without any income whatsoever. I've been hit with a 15% raise in past years. Note that there are places where there are rent control laws that prevent the cost going up more than a fixed percentage. You would have to look at the laws for the specific community in question. You might want to take a good look at your rental contract, there may be some restrictions in there.
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∙ 18y agoYes. They normally give notice so you can move out if you want before the rent goes up. If you don't have a lease or other contract he/she can charge anything he/she wants.
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∙ 11y agocheck with local city hall in your state. House and Urban Department.
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∙ 13y agoI don't believe any state has a limit.
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Can your landlord raise your rent because you got married?
yes your landlord can.
What percent can a landlord raise the rent in CT?
I'm not sure about Connecticut law, but I don't know of a state that has a limit on how much the rent can be raised. The landlord has to give proper notice - which would be one full rental period - so the tenant has time to leave if they don't want to pay the new rent. But, once they've done that, they can raise the rent as much as they want.
Can your landlord raise your rent if you're on workman'scompensation?
More than likely yes. It all depend on the contract / renter agreement you signed. If the contract reads that the landlord can raise the rent at any given time then yes.If the contract reads the landlord can raise rent at the end of a lease term (for example 6 months.) then also yes.Unless the agreement states the landlord cannot raise rent 1. during a lease period, or 2. at all then he can raise it regardless of your income situation.You may try and talk to your landlord and explain the situation and they might have some compassion for your situation.
Can a landlord raise the renting price after the deposit has been paid?
Unless you are in a controlled rent area they can raise the rent. Most of the rental contracts state that, so look in the fine print of your lease.
Are there restrictions on how much a landlord can raise the rent without making improvements?
There are some cities, such as San Francisco, that have rent control laws. For specific information applicable to your situation, you will need to check the laws in the municipality in which you live.
How much and how often can your rent be raised within a year?
How much and how often can a landlord raise the rent?
What is the average rent increase in FL?
Under Florida law, a landlord is permitted to raise your rent as long as its stated in your lease. This law does not specify how much the landlord can raise the rent, only that he is permitted to if your lease says he can.
My friends landlord lowered their rent for them and then we moved in with them and now their moving away can the landlord raise our rent back up?
If your friends landlord lowered the rent for him/her and then after moving in with him/her, he/she decides to move out, then the landlord will most likely raise the rent again.
How much can a landlord raise rent in Trenton NJ?
A landlord can raise his price up too whatever. It's all depending on the size of the home?
How much can a landlord raise the rent per year in Wisconsin?
There is no limit in any state.
Can your landlord raise your rent because you got married?
yes your landlord can.
Tenants right if lease has expired and landlord wants to raise the rent?
The landlord may not raise the rent during the lease but after it expires, that's different. Many areas have rent control so check for that first. If there is, then the increase should be within that limit or else you can appeal to the Rent Control Board. If there is no rent control, then the landlord may be free to raise it as much as he wants. If he's asking more than it's worth, move.
How much can a landlord raise the rent buy in 1 go?
In the US, in every state I know of, there is no limit.
How can your landlord raise your rent base on fair market value?
Your landlord can do what he wants when your lease runs out.
What percent can a landlord raise rent in ct?
I'm not sure about Connecticut law, but I don't know of a state that has a limit on how much the rent can be raised. The landlord has to give proper notice - which would be one full rental period - so the tenant has time to leave if they don't want to pay the new rent. But, once they've done that, they can raise the rent as much as they want.
What percent can a landlord raise the rent in CT?
I'm not sure about Connecticut law, but I don't know of a state that has a limit on how much the rent can be raised. The landlord has to give proper notice - which would be one full rental period - so the tenant has time to leave if they don't want to pay the new rent. But, once they've done that, they can raise the rent as much as they want.
Can landlord raise your rent for new kitchen cabinets?
Unless your State or locality is rent-controlled, your landlord basically doesn't have to have any specific reason in order to raise the rent. This is a business just like any other.
