Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Lease increase

I own my spa business in the state of New York. I am renting the space where I conduct my business from a salon (salon occupies majority of the space and I have 3 rooms).

I received a letter from the salon advising me that they are looking to increase my rent by 50% at the time of the renewal of the lease (which is in 6 months). Please note that salon pays rent to the landlord of the property. My questions are:

1. Is it legal for the salon to raise my rent by 50%?

2. If I choose to leave, how many days/months of notice am I obligated to give to the salon re: my leave?

Thanks.


Asked on 12/12/08, 12:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Lease increase

1. Is it legal for the salon to raise my rent by 50%?

A. If there is no written lease, yes. If there is a written lease, salon must abide under the terms of the lease.

2. If I choose to leave, how many days/months of notice am I obligated to give to the salon re: my leave? Thanks.

A. If there is a written lease, you must abide under the terms of the lease. If there is no written lease, 30 days notice.

Mike.

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Answered on 12/12/08, 2:34 pm


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