Can a landlord raise your rent in the middle of a lease?
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Can a landlord raise your rent in the middle of a lease?
He said that he has no copy of lease but I do.
Asked on September 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The lease is a contract between landlord and tenant. The advantage of having a long-term lease such as a one year lease is that it protects you against rent increases during the term of the lease. If you have a one year lease, the landlord cannot raise the rent until the one year term of your lease ends.
If you have a month-to-month lease, the landlord can raise the rent, but must give thirty days notice before doing so. Other changes in the terms of a month-to-month lease also require thirty days notice before becoming effective.
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