Q: Rented house for 24 months @ $4,250/month, but landlord is increasing rent $127/month just 12 months in. Can he do that?
My lease clearly says "Tenant agrees to pay $4,250 per month for the term of the Agreement." And, "This Agreement shall terminate on May 31, 2020." Can I fight this? Is there anything I should be aware that he could do if I don't pay the increase?
A: An attorney would have to look at the lease to form a definitive opinion, but generally a lease for a set time is a contract which can not be unilaterally changed by one of the parties. It's hard to predict what he could do, since it appears he is not being rational in regard to the rent increase. Might be worth paying for an attorney letter, since, in addition to enforcing your lease rights, a warning against retaliation would likely be taken more seriously. This is especially true if you have an attorney fees clause in your lease.
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A: Provided that there is no other clause authorizing your landlord to increase rent , then he may be on breach of contract. Best regards.
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