timsta007 t1_j6nwypy wrote
Reply to comment by RoofKorean762 in I'm in CA. For the last 12 months I was paying month to month for rent without a lease. Now the apartment complex is making me sign a 13 month lease for 10% more. Can they do that? by [deleted]
There's no downside to asking/negotiating a lease that better suits your needs. I would expect the 10% increase is not negotiable but the duration is. While the landlord holds the power to dictate terms of the lease, there is a cost for them to replace you with another tenant so most will be reasonable to accommodate shorter lease requests in my experience.
RoofKorean762 t1_j6nzebb wrote
So we asked them if we can month to month and they just said simply yes.
The way told me about the increase, it sounded like it had to be a new lease. I must have read it wrong or I'm just stupid. This what the email said
"Hello RoofKorean762 and all other occupants, This Notice is to inform you that beginning on 03/01/2023 the monthly rent for the unit you currently occupy, (redacted) will be increased to $xxxx.xx per month on a 13- month lease term. This rental payment is due on or before the 1st day of each month. If you wish to continue your tenancy, let us know as soon as possible and we would be happy to prepare your lease renewal. Please be advised that all other terms of your original rental agreement remain in effect. Feel free to stop by the office for any questions you may have"
timsta007 t1_j6nzuz3 wrote
Nice outcome. I expect the 13 month lease is just a standard contract/lease extension that they use whenever raising rent.
RoofKorean762 t1_j6o0rkv wrote
Yeah i agree. Just strange how this time they didn't offer mtm right away cause they did that last year. I assume maybe in 13 month they will send the same email about rent increase. Hopefully by then I will own property
Thank you for your advice. Always asking questions and negotiating should be done when to comes to rent.
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