Gin Sling
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Check this out - you may be pleased.......... |
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becca b
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if they give notice they can yes |
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NUFC_4_LIFE
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They can do whatever they please! |
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Zebra4
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In the US, the landlord can increase the rent whenever they want, if you don't have a lease agreement. |
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Just Me
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You're stuck. Without a rental agreement in place, you basically have no rights in this regard. |
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Kathleen M
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None. If you don't have a contract you don't have any options - Sounds like that's what the landlord is trying to get now. |
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psych_78
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They have the right to do that since it is their house!! if you don't like it then move on!! They will find someone else!! |
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Beans
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if u dont have a lease...it depends if there is rent control......if yer week to week or month to month yer screwed |
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teacher
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I think you are stuffed. You had no tenancy agreement with her. But check the Citizen's Advice Bureau for better details. |
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tonykrygier
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Anyone can raise the rent if they want. They just have to give you the proper notice as is required in your area.
If you have no agreement, you are essentially a month-to-month renter, and thus not as long of notice is needed. Usually 3 months notice is standard.
As for options, you can always leave. |
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mookvey
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without an agreement you have no legal rights whatsoever, but even if you were already covered by an official tenancy agreement, they'd be able to change the rent whatever they want - subject to any clause bout giving notice (suually one or two months I've found). Hope this helps. |
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saved_by_grace
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If you do not have a written agreement with them...then they can pretty much ask anything they want. Your options are to either get an agreement and pay the rent or move. |
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j j
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I'm not sure you have any rights. I landlord that increase your rent without a lease agreement. Just as a store can increase prices of merchandise that we buy.
Options: If you are limited in income go to your local county courthouse and find out if they have assisted living in your county |
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IMHO
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With that agreement, they can. Sorry. |
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FRANKFUSS
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Move, and get your own apartment. Life isn't cheap for any of us....why would you live rent free? |
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Wicked Good
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Without an agreement they can up the rent whenever they want. Doesn't matter if they are an estranged relative, they own the property and can rent it for whatever they choose. Without an agreement you have no rights. |
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Matty A
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If you have a legal lease agreement, (say for one year), they can't raise your rent for the time period written on the lease.
However, when it is time to "renew" your lease they can raise it to however much they want to.
It's just up to you if you're going to sign it or not and get "locked-in" to the new rate for that year. |
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gaz
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Yes, with notice. But you can give up the tenancy if you want. |
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BobC
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Yes they are within their rights to increase rent as no contract exists. When/if you accept 6 month tenancy then they will not be able to increase your rent for the 6 months, but when 6 months are up they can increase again, go for a longer period of tenancy to reduce the chance of another increase |
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Bella
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Without a rent agreement you don't have a leg to stand on,If i was you i would try to find a new home,as it looks like the landlord has got it in for you!!!!! |
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schmushe
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Sounds like they want something legal so if anything happens its all above board.
As long as you have had notice the rent is going up - the only choice you have is to leave the property.
Signing a contract give you both security, and maybe there is a few tax benefits for your relative when something is in place / formal.
Speak to your local citizens advice - can find them in the phone book - but I doubt there is anything you can do - except move of course |
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nexgenjenith
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Without an existing agreement in place, you have no recourse against the landlord changing the terms of your stay. You either need to sign the agreement or find another place to stay. The only legal matter in place in this situation is the amount of time you are allowed to have before being told to leave the property. I believe in your case, the landlord is required to give you 30 days notice before starting eviction proceedings. |
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mike-from-spain
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If you have NO tenancy agreement, they can do what they want. |
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loryntoo
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If you sign the tenancy agreement and agree to the increased rent, you are protected from additional rent increases for 6 months. If you are unwilling to sign, you should start looking for a new place to live because your relative has a right to a fair rent and will get it from someone else. They can rent the place out from under you. |
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kimberly8771@sbcglobal.net
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Sign the lease and pay the rent, or move.
A landlord has the right to charge rent, and if no lease is currently in effect, to raise the rent at will. You're not protected by a lease, so you have to do what the landlord wants or you will have to move.
What are you whining about anyway, huh? You lived RENT FREE FOR FOUR YEARS! You should be grateful. |
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Sabersquirrel
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Once you started paying rent you gained a lot of rights. These rights vary from state to state, and often city to city. One problem you have is you have a verbal agreement, and not a written agreement. Punch renter's rights and your state into a search engine as a good place to start. Also check and be sure what you are entitled to as a renter.
PS- Don't start paying more unless you get a signed agreement that gives you something in return for the extra cash. |
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john n
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The answer to your question depends on where you live. Contact your local housing authority to get the right information for your area. |
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Decoy Duck
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Yes he can raise the rent. The tenancy agreement would keep you at the same rental fee for six months at which time you could renew and/or he could increase the rent again. Your options are to either sign the agreement or to look for another residence. |
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tunisianboy46
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Even with an estranged relative I would have had a tenancy agreement in place from day one even if it was rent free. The price of the rent has no bearing on the tenancy agreement except that the rent must be within the fair rent commission's guide lines. The Landlord cannot unfairly or unjustly increase the rent without 4 weeks notice. UK (Housing Act 1998, and Housing Act 2003 which private landlords must comply with!) The tenancy agreement must also be fair and just. You have certain rights as a tenant and your Landlord cannot ignore or abuse them either.
Good luck. |
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D B
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Not a lot if you have not had a written tenancy agreement. If in the UK you should go to your nearest CAB who will be able to help you. If short of cash you might be entitled to housing benefit if you have written agrement anyway. |
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Frank the tank
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Unless you don't have a written agreement, you have no rights, unfurtunately they can up the rent if they want. Your options is to negotiate a good agreement, of find a new place. |
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