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LandlordLaura
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Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 06:47 pm |
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I agree with Yolanda's post. If you find the rent increase to be incorrect, be sure to provide the polite dispute of the rent increase in writing, stating clearly why you believe a rent increase is inappropriate, and keep a copy of the letter and the proof of delivery for your records so that you have proof of what you attempted to discuss with your Landlord. There may just have been a misunderstanding that needs to be cleared up...
While you are reding through the Landlord Tenant Laws and your Lease, verify how the Landlord is legally required to notify you of rent increases so that you can verify whether a "door posting" is allowed.
Let us know what you find out and how things work out for you...
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Yolanda
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Posted: Fri Jul 25th, 2008 02:59 pm |
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You state you resigned your lease on Feb 08. Are you certain the terms are for one year and not a month to month? You ask if it is legal to raise your rent mid-lease. It depends on several factors. Even though laws vary from state to state, a one year lease typically protects you from the rent being increased. With today's economic problems, it could be stipulated that rent could be increased with sufficient notice, which is approximately 30 days. Reread your lease agreement and read your state statutes and local law for further information. You can go to the legal resources link above and click your state. You can also google or research the info online. You can also ask for proof of notices posted on your door or mailed to you, but frankly, this would be their word against yours.
I highly recommend you write a letter to the landlord and copy to the secretary explaining your concerns. Be sure to only state facts and not be critical. Since you have lived there since 2003, and if you are in good standing, minus this situation, the LL might be willing to work with you. Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested. Hope it works out for you. Keep us posted.
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Dilrod
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Posted: Thu Jul 24th, 2008 10:30 pm |
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My landlord raised the lease on my 4 bedroom apt beginning July 1st. I was not notified of this increase although my landlords secretary (who by the way does everything for the landlord as I have only met him once since I've lived here since Feb. of 2003) says that notices were posted on our doors and in her office on May 1st. I recently resigned this lease in feb of 2008 for one year. Is this legal for the landlord to raise the rent mid lease? My rent has been increased a bit every year I have lived here, but it has always been at the end of the rental agreement. I paid my rent this month, sans the $15 increase and today I got a notice on my door saying that it needed to be paid by tomorrow or eviction proceeds will begin. From what I have found out so far, the only way it could be raised is if I was on a month to month basis in which I am not as I just re-signed in Febuary. I live in West Virginia if that makes any kind of difference.
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Darrell Eads
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