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NO: the LL must give you notice of the increased rent. However, if you signed a new lease with the increased rent provision then you will be held to have agreed to the raise because you had actual and constructive notice of the new provision. If your lease is for greater than one year it must be in writing to comply with the statute of frauds. If it's not, and you didn't sign a lease, then your election to holdover and the LL's decision to continue to accept rent implies a renewed lease at the SAME terms of the previous lease UNLESS the LL gave you prior notice of any changes.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo. Common sense will tell you, if the apartment is illegal, for whatever reason, he cant rent the unit from the beginning. No occupancy permits, etc. Much less raise the rent? No way. I would just tell him that you don't agree to this and tell him that you are aware that this is an illegal apartment and would he like to try this issue in a court of law? Im sure he will back down as he wouldn't want that as he would be exposed and subject to penalties from the city/county in which the apartment is situate. You now have a good bargaining chip.
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If you have a written lease, he has to stand by that. If not, then you either pay or move. His legality is not your concern. You are a tenant only. However, it seems odd to me that he would raise the rent in these times when there are so many vacancies.
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∙ 6y agoNo, they cannot raise your rent while a lease is still in effect. But they often publish the higher rent amount to others whose leases are about to expire. When your lease comes up for renewal then you'll sign a new lease with a new rental rate.
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∙ 7y agoCheck the lease agreement for any language regarding rent increases. However, the typical answer is no. A lease is a contract for the use of property in which the meeting of the minds of two or more individuals agreed on a price and sealed the deal for the term of it.
It's a material breach of contract to change the value of that said contract without both parties agreeing too and modifying such writing in writing.
If the landlord is attempting to raise your contact rent, you can send the landlord notice of breach of contract. Simply forward them a copy of the lease with the portion regarding rent highlighted and the term of the lease (start and end date). Include a letter explaining that it's unlawful to raise the rent at this time and you will only pay your contracted rent until the end of the current lease. Also include that you will seek legal remedies should they place in effect any rental value increases during the active term of the lease.
If they still raise the rent anyways, pay only the portion required per your active lease. If an eviction notice comes (which it more than likely will not because this is not a matter that they want a judge to see - he/she will laugh them out of the courtroom), don't fear, simply go down to your local court house and file a unlawful eviction small claims suit, and be prepared to move!
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∙ 15y agoif it says in your lease that they can - did you read it before you signed it ??
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WHAT IS Gain to lease in apartment?
It means if an apartment rent is $500 and they rent you the apartment for $550, the apartments have a $50 gain to lease. If they rent it for $450, they have a $50 loss to lease.
Can a landlord refuse to let you paint your apartment while refusing to do it himself?
Yes you can paint your apartment and but you need to look at your lease you maybe able to deduct the cost from your rent as improvements to raise property value
What is variable rental lease?
how much rent and do you check credit get the apartment
If you sign a lease on a apartment your rent is?
Due on the day you sign the agreement.
Do you have to pay rent if the apartment has a problem?
You do if you have a lease agreement or f you stay in the apartment when you have no lease. There are conditions under which you can withhold rent, but these conditions vary from state to state and all require formal notice to the landlord about why the rest is withheld .
WHAT IS Gain to lease in apartment?
It means if an apartment rent is $500 and they rent you the apartment for $550, the apartments have a $50 gain to lease. If they rent it for $450, they have a $50 loss to lease.
If you are breaking your lease can you advertise the apt to save yourself the rent for the remainder of the lease?
Usually when you find a suitable replacement for the remainder of your term on your lease you may leave the apartment. Sometimes though some owners require that they get approved like you do and might raise the rent. Something you should discuss with your landlord.
Can a landlord refuse to let you paint your apartment while refusing to do it himself?
Yes you can paint your apartment and but you need to look at your lease you maybe able to deduct the cost from your rent as improvements to raise property value
Can you break your lease if an apartment complex raises your rent after 8 months into a year lease and you cant afford the new rent?
The lease is a contract. If it says the rent is X for one year, they are not free to increase it during that period. What you can afford has nothing to do with it. What matters is the law. Check if your city has rent control laws that limit the increases.
If you sign a lease on a apartment your rent is?
Due on the day you sign the agreement.
What is variable rental lease?
how much rent and do you check credit get the apartment
How much can your landlord raise the rent all at once to a new tenant?
It depends on your lease. If you don't have a lease, the rent can be raised at any time by any amount. If you do have a lease, check the lease. If their are limits raising the rent in the lease, then you can bring that to your landlord's attention. If they raise your rate more than what's in the lease, then you can sue them in order to get them to comply with the lease. If there are no limits identified in the lease, then the rent can be raised at any time by any amount.
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.
What can happen if you stop paying your lease payment on your apartment halfway through the lease and you leave the apartment?
The landlord has an obligation to try to rent it. If she cannot, she can sue you for each month, through the end of the lease.
What does sublet mean?
To lease or rent your already leased or rented apartment/house
Do you have to pay rent if the apartment has a problem?
You do if you have a lease agreement or f you stay in the apartment when you have no lease. There are conditions under which you can withhold rent, but these conditions vary from state to state and all require formal notice to the landlord about why the rest is withheld .
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.
