Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

month to month rent increase

i realize with m/m rental , my rent can be increased any amount, Is a 16.2% (165.00) increase considered acceptable or ''monstrously harsh and shocking to the conscience?''


Asked on 4/23/08, 4:01 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: month to month rent increase

You already have two excellent answers.

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Answered on 6/28/08, 6:18 am
Stanley Moerbeek The Law Offices of Stanley L Moerbeek

Re: month to month rent increase

See Civil Code, section 827. It gives you the specifics on how rent can be increased and what notice terms and service are required. Regardless, a landlord cannot use a rental increase to discriminate or to retaliate against a tenant. Also, if you live in a rent control jurisdiction, like L.A., there are many other rules that limit the landlord's rights to raise rent. You can contact Fair Housing to see if your rental is covered by such protection.

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Answered on 4/23/08, 12:51 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: month to month rent increase

Any increase over 10% requires a 60 day notice.

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Answered on 4/23/08, 1:13 pm


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