Can my landlord raise the rent if my lease isn’t up yet?
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Can my landlord raise the rent if my lease isn’t up yet?
I received a letter from my landlord stating that my rent would increase 3%. I am only 6 months into my 12 month lease. I checked my lease and it doesn’t mention anything regarding rent increases.
Asked on November 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, the landlord can not raise your rent in the middle of a rental period when you have a written lease. It is a contract. Send your landlord a letter by certified mail stating that your rent for the period stated in the lease (state start date and end date) is $x and that you are abiding by your written contract and maintaining the rent as is. If the landlord persists with the issue of a rent increase then seek help. Sometimes there are little provisions in a lease called "added rent" or othre ways to get more money that may be present. Good luck.
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