Also can ONLY my rent increase.  The other tenant rent is still the same.
204649
I think your getting hosed. The federal government sets standards for tenants and landlords. You should have received a notice of some sort unless it states otherwise in your lease agreement. Be careful there are some really shady dealers out there and this one might be trying to slip one by you. If you have to contact a lawyer for further advice you might actually be able to find one to advise for free over the phone. Good Luck! J
466701
You have to pay your landlord.\nIf you want the other woman to keep cooking for you, you can't expect her to do it for free, unless you are babysitting the kids or fixing stuff around her place.
34434
You are in a world fo headeaches, i'm going thru the same thing, I guess it depends on the state that you live on, in nj, you have to give your tenants two noticies, then have to file to go to court, that's if the tenant still there, then at court, judge tells you if they have to move or not, or you can work something out with your tenants, but if tenants, fail at whatever the agrement was the you have to go back to court file some paper, belive me its a pain in the ass, it's been 4 months and my tenants still there
458449
She is responsible for the entire share of rent by the end of term of the lease. She can try to find a suitable replacement, but it would have to be with you and your other roommate's consent. She can't find some felon and expect you guys to be fine with that! Take her to court if she doesn't pay....nothing personal, it's just money.
412822
Perhaps you could get a co signer.  One of your parents can co sign the lease to guarantee the rent.  After about a year you will then have a good reference and won`t need another persons signature.
259090
I'd maybe set some ground rules. She is right in saying that she is paying rent however I guess she should respect that she is living in your property. Certainly in the UK, tenants do not really have all that many rights if they are living with the landlord in the same property.\n\nThe bottom line is that it is your property and it should be your rules, sounds a bit harsh but your tenant should accept that.
238827
i am not sure but i think there is a department of housing  somewhere in riverside county. i would contact them as soon as possible. if your lease states that you are the sole renters of the property i not think he can. but if you aren't on a lease and are just renting month to month there could be a problem. best of luck. in the end the homeowner may just be building you another room that you get to use instead.
391085
Adjust it for the rental conditions in your area. Don't look at the percentages.If you can easily get x dollars a month, then increase it to x dollars. Remember, this is a business.\n\nRegards
402180
Nope, no rent control in Texas.  \n\n$5 increase nothing.  From what you're telling me, it sounds like it's a renter's market in your area, which is why they are offering you only a $5 increase for a long term lease, and huge hike for short term, they WANT you in the apartment, but they also don't want to miss an opportunity to bump your rent.  They are betting that you'd rather pay the $5 than move.
64884
There are legal ways to put your rent money into escrow, you just can't stop paying rent. There are state housing laws requiring landlords to maintain property in "healthful and safe" condition. Contact a lawyer or research escrow accounts.
148676
The answer to your question should be in your lease if you signed one.  However, you can just take the landlord to court with your PROOF that a repairman has come and the problem is not fixed and PROOF that your utility bills are higher as a result.  Always make sure yor rent is paid and on time...it strengthens your case and causes the adverse if you don't. These cases are common and people do win.  So just make sur eyou have proof of EVERYTHING and then take it to court if you've already approached the landlord with your problems.  Give the chance first to allow for it to be fixed and have proof of that too if possible, then it will also be noted that you tried everything including allowing them time to fix the problem but to no avail.
87204
two things you need to know\n\n1.  what does the TN rental law say about rent increases?  how many months/weeks notice\n2.  does the TN rental law apply to your living situation.  here the rental law does not apply to roommates.\n\nmost states don't.  here the general rule is the rental law does not apply to any situation where two rooms or less are being rented out, and there are no seperate kitchen and bathroom facilities for the renters and the landlord.\n\nbasically without a lease you are on your own and have no rights other than you can leave at any time with no obligation.  it's your landlord's house and he can do what he wants.\n\nprobably he just wants you out or he thinks he can get money.  let him deal with it.  i've had enough roommates to know that more money isn't always better.  if i had a quiet roommate that paid his rent on time, then i didn't raise his rent.  i cuold raise them easily but then if they decide to leave and i miss a months rent looking for a new renter than i have to eat the cost.  not a good way to do business.
261126
You are legally bound to that contract.  Talk with your landlord.  They may keep your deposit as well as re-rent fees, etc and rent until they are able to rent it again.  Check your lease on penalties.  If they wanted to be a jerk, they could hold to to the full term of the lease.  Offer to help find a new tenant, pay to advertise it.  Work with them to get it re-rented and they will probably let you out of the contract.\nGood Luck.
631067
You might do all those things but the other people in the building might not be so clean. Tell your manager in writing  give him a copy and let him know if the problem isnt fixed in a timely manner you will put your rent in an escro account with the local courts.
295860
Your state should have a Landlord-Tenant Act.  You should find legal remedies in there.  Your local library can help you find a copy if you can't find it on your state's website
524730
The place I rent from (a leasing agency) says that "The income requirement is 3 times the monthly rent."\n\nAddition: I suppose you could put it that way, the monthly rent x36.  However, if you have proof that they make the three times your monthly rent each month anyway, that would meet your requirement all the same.  I wouldn't confuse renters.  They are used to three times the monthly rent, and it still meets your objectives.
632006
Let the potential landlord know your situation.  Also, they tend to look at the score only, not the actual report.\n\nWorse comes to worse, offer additional security deposit.