a lease aggreement is effective the moment you sign it - if you break the lease - you will be held liable for all costs incurred. its always best to read all the fine print
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.
Generally once a lease is signed the terms cannot be amended unless all parties agree. The determination of what can and cannot be done is decided by the wording of the original agreement. However, a supposedly "oral/verbal" contract is difficult for a landlord to prove if it becomes an issue for the court. If the tenant did not agree to any amendment action being acceptable when the original contract was entered into, the landlord cannot arbitrarily make changes to the agreement.
Only if there is wording in the contract which permits this, or if the law in your state permits certain changes without mutual consent. Otherwise, by tampering with the contract your landlord may have voided the entire agreement. You should probably check with a real estate or civil attorney.
No. However, when you sign a contract the agreement you have is only what is outlined in the body of the contract. It cannot be modified by any oral statements.No. However, when you sign a contract the agreement you have is only what is outlined in the body of the contract. It cannot be modified by any oral statements.No. However, when you sign a contract the agreement you have is only what is outlined in the body of the contract. It cannot be modified by any oral statements.No. However, when you sign a contract the agreement you have is only what is outlined in the body of the contract. It cannot be modified by any oral statements.
No, a landlord cannot add fees mid-lease without prior notice or agreement.
Privity of contract means actually being a part of the agreement. You cannot put obligations on someone that is not a party to the agreement.
No. A minor cannot be party to a contract.
A contract is valid when there is a meeting of the minds. Once a contract is signed, it cannot be changed unless written as an addendum and signed by all parties concerned. A verbal agreement cannot override a written agreement.
In most cases, a landlord cannot legally prevent your partner from moving in with you unless it violates the terms of your lease agreement. It is important to review your lease agreement and local laws to understand your rights in this situation.
If the right to change the contract was in the original severance contract, yes. If not, no, a signed contract cannot be changed.
A contract of lease cannot be broken if the tenant has been threatened by his neighbor unless the landlord permits. A tenant can talk the matter over with his landlord.
An oral contract can be legal. The agreement cannot violate the statute of frauds, which requires writing for certain agreements.