Is it legal for my landlord to notify me a week prior to move about a rent increase?
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Is it legal for my landlord to notify me a week prior to move about a rent increase?
After I signed my 6 month apartment lease my landloard is asking for a 25% premium on top of the monthly payment because they do not want me to do a short lease any more. The lease is signed. I am supposed to move in within a week. Can they change my rent simply because they dont want me to do a short month lease any more?
Asked on August 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The lease is a written contract between the two of you. Has it been fully executed by you and the landlord? And it ends in a week? Then it can not be altered "unilaterally" and orally. The terms will stand. Please speak with an attorney in your area should they try and enforce the penalty. Good luck.
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