QUESTION
Is it legal for my landlord to make me pay more rent than is listed on the lease?
Asked on Nov 18th, 2011 on Landlord and Tenant Law - New York
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I signed a lease that says I need to pay $485 a month in rent, but my landlord is making me pay $600 a month. Is this legal?
4 ANSWERS
Steven D. Dunnings
No.
Answered on May 31st, 2013 at 1:11 AM
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No.
Answered on May 31st, 2013 at 1:04 AM
Kevin Elliott Parks
As long as the terms of the lease are still in effect, the landlord cannot increase the rent. If the original term (i.e., the first year, typically) has expired and the lease has reverted to a month-to-month, then the landlord can increase the rent from time to time with proper notice. Likewise, if the lease was always month-to-month, the landlord can do this with notice. However, even if the original term of the lease is in effect, there may be other legitimate fees which are provided for in the lease agreement that might account for the difference.
Answered on Nov 18th, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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Leases for a year or longer cannot be modified orally, if there is a change in your rent, it should have been written and agreed
Answered on Nov 18th, 2011 at 6:05 PM