Q: Rent was increased by just under 5 percent. Is the apartment complex still required to provide me with 90 days notice?
Because the increase was under 5 percent are they no longer required to give me 90 days notice of the increase? They gave me 80 days notice. I'm wondering if they are in accordance to the law on this one?
A: No, all rent increases, no matter how much, require at least 90 days prior written notice containing the mandatory information and must be lawfully served. Depending on exactly when the notice was given, and how, if your dwelling is within the Portland city limits, you may have additional claims against the landlord. If you want to maximize your amount of time under the existing rental rate, simply say nothing to the landlord about it until the raise is supposed to go into effect and the landlord complains you aren't paying the increased amount. Then he will have to wait at least another 90 days to implement it. Questions? Problems? Want to know if you have additional claims against the landlord if you are within Portland city limits? Gather all your documents and review everything with a local landlord tenant attorney. A single visit should answer most, if not all, your questions. Good luck.
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