Rental Increases

[jetskiscott2]

What is the name of your state? CA
I rent a room in a condo for 550 per month. I just received notice today that the rent will increase 100 dollars to 650 per month. I think a 10 day notice to increase someones rent is downright wrong. Is anyone familiar w/renters rights in CA? Is this legal to do? Thanks, Scott

 

[ENASNI]

questions

You need to answer questions to get answers

Are you month to month.
Is this a signed month to month lease.
How was the notice served.
when/if it was your rent raised last.

 

[jetskiscott2]

You need to answer questions to get answers

Are you month to month.
Is this a signed month to month lease.
How was the notice served.
when/if it was your rent raised last.

yes, month to month
not a signed lease....verbal agreement only between (x)-friends
notice of increase was verbal.
last rent increase was 2 years ago. that was a 75 dollar per month increase.

 

[ENASNI]

okay then

Well dear I will say this with a smile so you don't take it bad.

You really need to learn about search engines!
There is a plethora of info out there that is just beggin' to be found and printed and given to your LL, to show him a thing or two about landlord tenant law in California.

For month to month. 30 notice is necessary and it needs to be in writing.

he may increase it as he wishes but usually (and I may get slam-basted here by the senior members who know more... I am just doing research and was an apartment manager who obeyed orders from my bosses in my past)

If the increase is more than 10% of the rent, then a 60 day notice (in writing) is required. I can't remember, or find if a proof of service is required.

A proof of service is when the have a copy mailed to you.
But the big guns will be a showing up soon, so I will duck for cover.

You don't live in San Diego and looking for a roommate, I know someone looking but they gots a doggie.

 

[Who's Liable?]

mostly correct:

For month-to-month rentals, the landlord can raise the rent (subject to any rent control laws) with proper written notice, typically 30 days.

With a fixed-term lease, the landlord may not raise the rent during the lease, unless the increase is specifically called for in the lease, or unless the renter agrees. At the end of the lease, the landlord may raise the rent, subject to any rent control laws. This is where 60 days notice must be given since it's a fixed term lease...


All notices of rent increase may now be served by first class mail. Such a notice may be delivered by personal delivery, substituted service and mailing, or posting and mailing depending on whether the tenant is at the residence or his usual place of business at the time. {Civil Code Sec. 827}

If the notice results in an increase of 10% or less cumulatively for the previous 12 months, then the notice period is 30 days. If the notice results in an increase of more than 10% cumulatively over the previous 12 months, then the notice period is sixty days. {Civil Code Sec. 827}

Some cut an paste for you... Your LL must give you 30 days notice that he is increasing your rent... So he has to notify you by Feb-1 so that he can charge you the extra $100.- starting on April 1... You'll have to check about the leap year though...

 

[jetskiscott2]

Thank You for this info.... I really appreciate it