Q: I live in CA & I have 2 storage rental questions
1) My storage lease just increased from $60.50 pm to $75 is this amount considered excessive?
(This economy is killing me)
2)I paid storage rent by email last night but it was processed today and I was charged a $15 late fee. I thought since my agreement is late fee after the 10th means I shouldn't owe a late fee ? Before I request an adjustment I thought I should ask
A: It's a fair question. The increase is not excessive provided they gave you 30 days advance notice. It is worth your consideration that most businesses do not have employees available to process payments outside of normal daytime business hours. Because of that, your payment was late, and you owe them the late fee.
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Under California law, the increase in your storage lease from $60.50 per month to $75 may not necessarily be considered excessive. The determination of whether a rent increase is excessive depends on various factors, including market rates, the terms of your lease agreement, and local regulations. It's important to review your lease agreement and any applicable local laws to understand the limits and conditions for rent increases.
Regarding the late fee, if your agreement states that a late fee is charged after the 10th, and you made the payment before that date, you may have grounds to dispute the fee. However, the processing time of the payment could be a factor. It's advisable to review the specific terms of your lease regarding payment deadlines and processing times. If the payment was indeed made on time according to the terms of your agreement, you can request an adjustment from the storage company, presenting your case based on the agreement's stipulations.
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