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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.
Are they considered a tenant if there name is on the lease but they didnt sign it?
No, but they are a tenant if they paid rent.
Can a landlord post a rent increase to a tenant who is in legal for eviction?
Landlord and tenant laws vary from state to state. Generally, if the lease has expired or one does not exist, a landlord may raise rent. If they are evicting the tenant for lack of rent payment or another violation of the lease, raising the rent at that time more than likely can be fought. A judge would consider that retaliation and would not award a landlord the excess to support a rate increase.
Is it legal for your landlord to raise your rent almost 400 dollars if he found out a 4th person was living in your house before he was told?
Well, it's probably in your lease agreement that you have to notify your landlord of an additional tenant. That's pretty standard. Whether he's raising the rent on all the apartments or just on yours because of the extra tenant is the question. As a landlord, he can raise rent if he wishes. He could probably also evict you or the extra tenant too, so it's delicate ground. Read your lease agreement. If you don't find a clause stating that the landlord can raise the rent due to an extra tenant, you might have a case. A call to your local clerk of the court can head you in the right direction for investigating the landlord/tenant laws in your state.
Can a landlord force a tenant to continue paying rent until another tenant moves in?
Yes, in most cases, if the tenant moved out while in lease, up to the time the lease would have expired or a tenant moved in. Not sure how you force anyone to do anything. But, your tenant is liable for the rent through his lease or until the unit is re-rented which ever comes first. However, the tenant can not be charged the rent until the rent is actually due, so the total you are owed will accrue each new month within his or her lease. I have an article about this on my blog at www.thelandlorddoctor.com or contact me at Bill@thelandlorddoctor.com Good luck! Bill
When a tenant breaks a residential lease can the landlord charge rent until the lease expires or the landlord finds a new tenant?
Yes, unless the landlord breached the lease in some significant way.
When moving out of rental Do you still have to pay rent?
This depends on if you are moving out before the lease is up. Most leases have clauses which states that a tenant is responsible for the rent of an apartment for the remainder of the lease period or until the unit is rented to a new tenant, whichever comes first. If you move out of the dwelling where there is no lease, then you are not responsible for the rent.
What does rent for lease mean?
When a tenant signs a lease for a rental property it is for a finite term such as 6 months or a year. Under this lease agreement the tenant agrees to pay the property owner monthly rental payments as agreed to.
What should I do if my tenant moves out before the end of the lease?
If your tenant moves out before the end of the lease, you should first review the terms of the lease agreement. Typically, the tenant is still responsible for paying rent until the end of the lease term unless you find a new tenant to take over the lease. You may also be able to keep the security deposit to cover any unpaid rent or damages. It's important to communicate with the tenant and try to reach a mutual agreement on how to handle the situation.
If a tenant breaks his lease and writes last month's rent on his check if it is deposited is the tenant no longer responsible for the remaining months on the lease?
He is responsible for the remaining months. Neither party can terminate unilaterally - they have to agree. However, after the tenant leaves, the landlord has a responsibility to try to rent the unit.
Can a landlord sue for future rent in Maryland?
In most states, if a lease term is for a fixed amount of time, such as a year, and the tenant breaks lease by moving out early, the landlord can sue for the amount of time it took for the landlord to get a new tenant or for lease to expire, whichever comes first. It is for a month-to-month tenancy, then the landlord has no grounds for suing for future rents.
Can a guarantor break a lease agreement?
In most cases, a guarantor cannot break a lease agreement on behalf of the tenant. The guarantor's responsibility is to ensure that the tenant fulfills their obligations under the lease, such as paying rent. If the tenant wants to break the lease, they typically need to do so themselves according to the terms of the lease agreement.
