Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Georgia

Rent increase

In March my landlord informed me that she was raising the rent in July. I told her that I would not be accepting the increase and would be moving in August. She has now called to inform me that I need to pay the increased amount for the month of July. I have no lease at this time. Am I obligated to pay the increase amount or do I just pay my regular rent amount?


Asked on 6/11/07, 12:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Rent increase

From the dates, it looks like you got at least 60 days notice of the rent increase, on a month-to-month rental. Upon timely notice of the increase, a tentant can pay the proper rent or move prior to the rent going up. You "accept" the increase (if otherwise effective) by staying through July, knowing that the rent has gone up.

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Answered on 6/11/07, 12:27 pm


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