Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Kansas
Lease agreement
Does my landlord have the right to raise my rent at the end of every lease agreement-even if there has been no betterment of my rental unit and it has only been a 6 month term?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Rent increase in Kansas? Oh, no, Toto!
Caveat: I'm a Texas lawyer and know nothing about Kansas law.But to answer your question, why wouldn't he be able to raise your rent? Did you negotiate a renewal privilege at the same rate? Apparently not, based on your message. If the market for apartment units is strong, he will likely raise the rent whenever he can; that's capitalism. Try to convince him that by leaving you at the same rate, he will save turnaround cost on the unit. If that doesn't work, look around for a comparable value -- look for a house, but don't look for the law to snatch your landlord's property rights from him.
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Your question is governed by Kansas law and by the contract you entered when you entered into the lease agreement. If there is no law provision or contract clause to prohibit the landlord from raising the rent, he has the right to do so. If you are strongly interested in the property negociate a contract where you can set limits to future rent increases.
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