Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Rent increase not in a timely matter.
How many days is a landlord required by law to give his tenants notice of an increase in rent, and is there a limit of any kind as to how much the rent can be increased? I received a certified mail letter today (2-25-06) that is dated 2-20-06 of a rent increase which is to take effect on 4-01-06. Is this legal or must I have at least 60 days notice prior to the increase?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Rent increase not in a timely matter.
For a month to month tenancy, a landlord may raise rent upon providing 30 day notice so long as that increase is 10% or less of the rent charged at any time during the previous 12 months. If the rent increase is greater than 10%, a landlord must give 60 days notice. Rent control districts will have additional limitations.
Re: Rent increase not in a timely matter.
Unless your are subject to local rent control laws, 30 days is sufficient to increase the rent on a month-to-month lease. And there is no limitation on the amount of the increase unless a local rent control ordinance applies.
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