Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Raise
What is the law concerning raising the rent at the term of the lease? What percentage
is acceptable? When do we need to be notify? What if we reject that raise?
Asked on 11/13/00, 8:10 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay
Law Offices of Scott R. Jay
Re: Raise
There is no limitation on rent increases at the end of a lease and beginning of a new term. Florida law does not have any form of rent control and the new rental rate is open to negotiation between the landlord and the tenant.
Scott R. Jay, Esq., (305) 249-8000
Answered on 11/19/00, 9:57 pm