how can I find out if my landlord is legaly increasing my rent?
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The laws vary from state to state. Also some areas have "rent control" laws. These are generally city laws.\n\nIn Oregon a landlord can raise the rent as often as they want - and as much as they want as long as they give you 30 days notice. \n\nOne of the great misconceptions is that if you have a lease you are protected from rent increases - that is not true in all cases.
414566
Check your lease.  Your landlord likely is holding your deposit in a non-interest bearing account.  It's highly unusual for interest to be owed to renters when and if a deposit is refunded.
372585
I would think it would be in your lease, your and their responsibilities and obligations, I would check it and if they are not following their part, get a lawyer
589937
Basic stuff like name address current landlord phone number maybe previous landlords so you can check if they are good renters .... you can probably find one online just search home rental application
799975
Go to the blue pages of your phone book and look up the number for your city or township government. Call the number and ask for assistance with your rental regarding a safety violation. Once it's reported, you will probably find a legal way to put your rent in an escrow account until the work is done. Especially effective if the WHOLE BUILDING does the same thing!\nBut you need to get the gov't on your side and do everything by the book or you could get a black mark on your references.\n\nCity government is there to help you.
957216
Start looking now, you can get an idea of whats available the costs etc.  Also most landlords know if they may have a unit available in the up coming months.  Good Luck KG
1042910
Read your lease. If you signed a year's lease, you usually have agreed to a defined rent for that year. The rent should not go up until the end of the year. If you are on a month-to-month lease, the landlord has a right to raise the rent, provided he gives you proper notice, usually at least one month. Either you or the landlord can cancel a month-to-month lease with 30 days notice. Some jurisdictions have rules limiting how much landlords can raise rent. You would have to check with your local government to see if such laws exist where you live.
881058
Talk to the CAB about the tenant rights. They will be able to give you the specifics, and they're free!
933112
No you are not wrong.  You are your own person, with your own opinions, and it is ABSOLUTELY none of the new tenants business what has occurred.  You just need to worry that rent is paid.\ngood luck
689953
there should be a Landlord and Tenant Board in your area that can give you advise and hopefully help arbitrate an agreement.
614719
Unfortunately the landlord can raise to as high as he wants.  But if he did that he would not have anybody renting.  What has happened is that the rent in your area has gone up.  So in return your new landlord can ask what the rent is dictating in your market area.  The only suggestion is to work out some sort of agreement.  Tell him your situation and hope for the best.
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call the landlord.  Tell him about the problem and if he doesn't do anything about it, you'll sue .. Your rights are being violated.  Look in your rental agreement.  I assure you, there's something in there about noise curfews .. They are in violation fo their rental aggrement and your rights are being infrindged upon.
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Your lease contract should have a section concerning notice periods for rent increases and termination of contract.  The usual period is one to two months but can vary, so check what it says. Increases are up to the landlord but generally take into consideration inflation and any repairs and maintenance carried out on the building by the owner, or any scheduled improvements and you should have all of this in writing, either in the contract or in separate communications.  Usual increases are up to but not more than about 25% every two years or so by reputable landlords.  If you do not have a contract for your present premises ask your landlord for one or look for some where else to live as he will only do the same next year.  Good Luck.
328007
Fair housing.  Get a copy of your tennants rights.
17586
Property insurance, property tax, and other property management costs are going up, landlords are adjusting the rent accordingly.
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Do you have a lease? Check that and see what is covered by your rent.
780756
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.