Can my landlord increase my rent because my fiance is moving intomy house?
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Can my landlord increase my rent because my fiance is moving intomy house?
1 year lease expires 07/01/11; 3 bedrooms; private home rental; I pay utiltites. Landlord wants to increase rent $100.
Asked on August 12, 2010 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The one year lease means that your rent cannot be increased during that period. The fact that your fiance is moving into the rental property is not a legitimate reason for the landlord to raise the rent prior to the expiration of the one year term.
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