Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
raising rent
if i send my landlord a certified letter
stating i would like to renew my
lease at the the same rent i have
been paying can they still raise my
rent
Asked on 5/30/09, 7:22 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: raising rent
Your landlord has the right to ask to raise the rent. You do not have to agree to the raise. If your lease expires and an agreement is not made, it will be an issue for an eviction action.
I would suggest you negotiate with your landlord and avoid the issue. Tell them you want to extend the current lease at the same rent for a year.
Good Luck
Answered on 5/30/09, 1:56 pm
Warren Wood
Law Offices of Warren Wood
Re: raising rent
Rents are usually fully negotiable at lease renewals. You should approach these negotiations from this viewpoint.
Answered on 5/30/09, 8:32 am
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