Can a landlord increase rent before the current lease is up?
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Can a landlord increase rent before the current lease is up?
My lease states that I can leave if I find someone to take over my lease. I found a person, but when this person
contacted my landlord he stated that he is increasing the rent by more than $200.
Asked on January 11, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
He can only do so if there is some term or provision in the lease itself which allows him to do so at this time or under these circumstances. Otherwise, he is locked into the rent in the lease, which is a contract, until the expiration of the lease.
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