Did I ask this question previously re: Renters rights regarding annual increases?

[Grasswire2]

Apologies if I have already asked this.

Just got another letter from landlord about "the annual monthly rent increase of x00..."

My rental agreement does not mention an increase in monthly rent imposed annually. I have lived here fifteen years; this annual increase began five years ago. My rent is now nearly double what it was agreed to in the contract.

Maintenance isn't great -- there are many things that need repair or replacement. BUT the location is fantasticc and neighbors are wonderful.

Is this lawful?.To begin imposing an annual increase though not stipulated in rental contract?

Thank you in advance for input.

[ret5hd]

1. "rental agreement"?

written lease? a lease with start - end dates?

any “rental agreement” (what is called a lease in my part of the country) that i have had specifies start/end dates, the monthly rent, each parties maintenance responsibilities, etc. i have never see. a lease that lets the owner increase the rent arbitrarily.

maybe i am misunderstanding what kind of agreement you have.

[MichMan]

3. I've never seen a lease that lasts 15 years that would prevent any rent increases for as long as the renter was there.

The OP stated it was an annual rent increase which isn't unusual when a lease is renewed every year

[Grasswire2]

5. weird

I have what is titled "RENTAL AGREEMENT" -- A two page standard contract stipulating rental for a term of one year, ending 2011. There is no further contract. Rent increases have been communicated to me in a simple note thirty days in advance. My rent is now double the original. As I said, no mention in the contract about annual rent increases..

[MichMan]

8. A contract that ended 14 years ago has zero relevance

That means you are on a month to month tenancy. Terms can therefore be changed monthly.

[Grasswire2]

9. so a yearly 30 day notice of an annual increase is lawful...

...even though no mention was made in the original contract.

[MichMan]

10. The original contract expired 14 years ago and is no longer valid

It is meaningless.

So yes, they can raise the rent annually. Legally, unless there is a local law restricting it, they could raise the rent every month if they so wanted.

[yellow dahlia]

11. You are now "tenant at will".

The terms of your original lease apply. But rent increases are certainly allowed. You may have state laws that apply. In my state rent increases for those of us over 65 must require 60 days notice instead of 3O days notice. The fact that you are paying twice what you were paying 15 years ago is not stunning. The housing market in most of this country, right now, is bonkers.

[MichMan]

2. Do you have a lease?

Most are renewed annually and rent increases would be addressed there. If not, you are on a month to month.

Not sure what you mean about a rental agreeement that was issued 15 years ago.

[Grasswire2]

6. nope nt

[elleng]

4. ' location is fantasticc and neighbors are wonderful;'

that expains a lot, surely for me. I have no problem or questions such as yours, no annual increases in rental, just a nice, small house, and maintenance done as needed.

'Lawful' depends on your state. CONTRACT should determine it all.

[DBoon]

7. what state or municipality are you in?

There are laws that may limit rent increases, but they are strictly local.