Can a landlord raise rent twice in a one year span?
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Can a landlord raise rent twice in a one year span?
Rent raised in Nov. 2015 and again in May 2016. Is this legal?
Asked on May 25, 2016 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you have a written lease that does not provide for these rental increases, then they are not legal. In fact, such increases would be a breach of contract and you would have a legal claim against your landlord. However, if you don't have a written rental agreement, then you have a month-to-month lease. This means that upon 30 days notice (in most states), you can be given an increase in rent.
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