SndChaser
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Congratulations! No, your rent cannot go up. Your marriage is a change in familial status, and raising your rent in response to that change would be considered discriminatory against a federally protected class. Your landlord could set reasonable occupancy restrictions (e.g. 2 people per bedroom maximum occupancy), but they cannot change your rent based on the addition of a family member. |
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wish I were
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You'll have to read your lease. You will also have to have him added to the lease, but I would think they won't be able to raise the rent unless it says they can in your lease. |
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The Landlord
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NO It can not go up, legally!!!. Your L.L. might want to do a credit/ criminal check on him to make sure he fits their criteria. L.L. can only raise rent when your lease is up and give you (most states) 30 day written notice. If you are on MTM your L.L. can raise your rent when ever he/she wishes again (most states) with a 30 day written notice. |
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babypocket2005
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Sometimes there's laws for that depending on the size of the complex. If you're in a large apartment block then no he can't and if you'r in a duplex or a house then maybe yes he can.
Doesn't CA have a rentalsman? |
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austin_texan
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I can't speak for California law, but for Texas (which can't be toooooo far off the mark), rent can ONLY be changed legally when you are renewing a contract. If you add a roommate, they are subject to application fees and possibly an additional deposit if their credit is poor (and can be declined with a criminal history, bad credit or refusal to remove large or aggressive dogs).
The only terms that change in the contract are the residents- they can limit the amount of people (2 per bedroom with a closet) but unless your contract is being renewed at the time of adding a roommate, it is a simple one page addendum that adds them as a person of financial responsibility. |
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christina p
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probably you'd have the same price. the landlord decides to raise the rent,they will. |
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Elana
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If the lease specifies the number of people allowed
to live in the apartment and you need to change
that number, then you are essentially renegotiating
the lease.
When you renegotiate, ALL things are up for
renegotiation, including the amount of rent. |
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Kamal S
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Read your lease, if it states that anyone who moves in will cost $100 or whatever the amount may be, then the landlord can raise the rent. But he/she can only raise the rent if it says so in the lease. |
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satyr9one
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legally, yes landlords can raise rent when occupancy changes. You'll want to check the specific city housing codes in your area. |
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happyhitler
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no bu they will try
your pay rent for the space you use not how many use it |
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deborah_012003
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What your landlord doesn't know won't hurt him. Landlords can do anything they want. Unfortunately. |
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Kevin B
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You should be on a contract with the landlord. He/she owns the building, they can do what they want. Sometimes contracts state that only one (or more) person(s) can live in the residence. Check the contract-the landlord can raise the rent on his/her own building any time they want. |
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?
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yes they can the more people that live there the more electricity that is used |
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Steve H
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I would check your lease. Most likely they will not increase the rent, but the initial lease was for you. If you change the terms of the lease, they may choose to do so, also. |
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D-mac
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no. you are paying for one room and the cost is in rooms not people. its the same when you go into a hotel, you can pay for one room and fit 12 people inside |
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Sir J
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Yes as you have changed the tenancy.
You don't have to tell the landlord however. |
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