Q: My property management company has increased their service prices without any notification. Is this legal?
Monthly bill shows increased prices for all services contracted to and through property management company. We have never been informed of any pending change and our current contract has a fixed monthly price. I am surprised that this is possible without any prior notice and justification for the price increase.
A: Maybe. If you have a Contract for a designated time period at a specified price, they are obligated to provide services at the contracted amount for the time specified. If there is no such Contract, they can probably change their rates at will and you will need to shop around for a new provider. Best of Luck! Jennifer
A:
First step would be to have an attorney review your contract. It may or may not allow for increases. It may or may not require actual notice of such increases.
Good luck,
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