Q: I LIVE IN UMATILLA,OREGON. I HAVE BEEN IN MY APARTMENT FOR 5 YEARS. THEY JUST SOLD THE APARTMENT COMPLEX TO A COMPANY -
OUT OF WASHINGTON. THEY JUST GAVE A NOTICE TODAY THAT OUR RENT IS GOING UP $100. IN DECEMBER. WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS THAT LEGAL TO RAISE IT THAT MUCH AND DON'T THEY HAVE TO GIVE A 90 DAY NOTICE FOR THE RENT
A: Assuming you are on a month to month tenancy, they cannot raise your rent during the first year of that tenancy at all. Thereafter rent can only be raised with at least 90 days advanced notice. That said, they can raise the rent any amount they wish - your remedy is to simply give notice and move elsewhere if you do not want to pay it. If the landlord can't find anyone new to pay it, it either sits vacant or they drop the rent until they do find someone willing to pay it.
Mr. Michael O. Stevens agrees with this answer
A: Clarification: Rent cannot be raised during the first year of a tenant's month to month tenancy.
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