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by j a on January 11th, 2004

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Last year rent was raised, and this year they're raising it again. Is it legal to raise the rent again in that short of a period?

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  • by Lizbet on January 12th, 2004

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    The purpose of signing a lease on an apartment is so that the the rent is "frozen" for the term of the lease. What the rental company gets out of the deal is a commitment from you to stay in the apartment for the term of the lease.

    After the lease expires, the rental company can raise the rent every month if they like, as long as they give you thirty days notice before. Of course, you can also leave the premises, as long as you give them thirty days notice of your intentions.

    You might negotiate with the rental company to prevent this. For instance, if you know you want to stay in your apartment, you might ask if you can sign another lease at the lower rent rate. Since that guarantees that they will have a tenant in the apartment (and thus money coming in), they might be amenable. Be aware that you are then obligated to stay in the apartment for however long you have agreed to.

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    • Correct: the rent is 'frozen' (unless otherwise in the lease) & rent protections (other answer) are only for some residential

      Jackson Miller

      by Jackson Miller on April 25th, 2004

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