I live in CA and rent a room in a house. They just raised out rent $250 more with only less than 13 or so days to the first is this even legal TY
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I live in CA and rent a room in a house. They just raised out rent $250 more with only less than 13 or so days to the first is this even legal TY
Asked on May 18, 2009 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
E.H., Member, Calfiornia Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Check out your renter's rights under California's Department of Consumer Affairs.
Specifically, this booklet will guide you through (look at page 30 regarding raising rent):
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/catenant.pdf
The rental raise rules will depend on the type of lease/rental agreement that you signed. For example, California law guarantees you at least 30 days' advance written notice of a rent increase if you have a month-to-month (or shorter period) of a rental agreement.
There are other examples in this booklet. If you have further questions, you could also try contacting the Department of Consumer Affairs.
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