Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Hampshire
Rent increase during a lease term
If you have a one year lease with a landlord, and there is no mention in the lease about raising the rent during the lease term. Can the Landlord raise the rent in the middle of the lease?
Asked on 12/19/00, 3:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Roy Weddleton
Granite Law
Re: Rent increase during a lease term
Generally, the landlord cannot raise tyour rent during the term of the lease. The purpose of a lease is to guarantee the landlord has someone who will pay a set rent for a set period of time; the advantage to you is that you have a place to live at a set rent.
Answered on 12/26/00, 8:49 am
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