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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.

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