Q: Fixed Term yearly rental agreement notice. Inside of 30 days...shouldn't I have received notice of increase by now?
Can they still increase if I renew? Usually, I get at least a 60 day notice with what they call an "offer" to renew...and always at an increase. If they increase by 7 to 10 percent, I might want to move, but without notice that doesn't give much time. Does the new Oregon law require them to notify me? If they don't notify me, can I just renew at the current rate? Lease document says nothing about renewal, only covers the 1 year lease period.
A: First, although you do not say, I am assuming you are referring to residential landlord-tenant in Oregon. If so, then one needs to carefully read your existing lease to determine what it says about termination and/or any form of renewal. That said, you are correct that you likely are entitled to at least 90 days prior WRITTEN notice of any rent increase (NOT text, email, etc.) and you may (or may not) be entitled to recover a relocation assistance payment from the landlord if they decline to renew your lease. If your rental dwelling is within the Portland city limits, you should also be given a written copy of your rights to relocation assistance payments with any notice of termination and/or rent increase of 5% or more. If the landlord fails to do so, you may be entitled to recover up to 3 months rent, plus any actual damages, plus your court costs, plus any relocation assistance payment you may be entitled to, plus your attorneys fees. So wait to see what happens. Then consider reviewing it all with a local landlord-tenant attorney to determine your options in responding. Good luck.
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