raise in rent

[Krystalbubbles]

When I moved into my apartment here in Oklahoma, it was stated in the contract that my rent was to remain 345. The LL pays for water, gas, and sanitaion. Today I got a letter posted on the door that the gas prices have gone up and all tenants are required to pay an additional 50 dollars a month from now on. I know for a fact that with the combined rent of everyone in this complex there is more than enough money to pay the bills without having to raise the rent. When I first moved in, I asked the person then if there would ever be a raise in rent, he replied no, the contract states 345 so that's what you pay each month for however long you live here. Would this be a breach of contract on their part? What can be done about it? The woman that owns this also owns a lot of other property and according to the maintenance man (he does all the renting, background checks, depositing of funds, and maintenance on ALL her properties, including her home and the homes of friends and relatives) the only property in which this is happening to is the apartments, not the town homes, rent houses, or stores. Is this legal for her to do when it clearly states the contrary in the contract?

Thanks,
Bubbles

PS
sorry so long

 

[djdj]

NO its totally ILLEGAL for her to raise the rent under any circumstances during a lease...

You should tell all your neighbors NOT to pay it as well.If she starts demanding then have all of you chip in the $50 EACH and see a LAWYER

NOW THE BAD NEWS........

You have fair warning that when the lease comes up for renewal she will raise the rent AT LEAST $50 and mabye 60 or $75 a month to cover her costs..

So plan on paying the increase or look for a new place soon.