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Posted by Dallas on February 12, 2001 at 18:47:43:

In Reply to: Brooklyn landlord wants to raise my rent 50% posted by Alan Stephenson on February 12, 2001 at 14:59:58:

: Can she raise the rent by this much all at once or are there any legal restrictions?

Yes, she can ask for whatever rent she wants.

: What happens if I refuse to pay that much of an increase and send her the same rent or the same rent with say, an $250 increase?

She would probably evict you pronto.

: Can she have me evicted?

Yes. Also, she can get a judgement for any unpaid rent and "use and occupancy" fees, and garnish your salary, tax return, etc. This information would also appear in your credit report.

: How long does that process take?

Depends on a number of factors, can be anywhere from 1-6 months. If your case is in court more than 30 days you would have to deposit full rent with the court.

: My goal is to remain here, but not to pay that huge of an increase all at once. ANY HELP?

Make a decision. Look around at what other apartments in your area rent for. Either accept her increased rent or go elsewhere.

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: : Can she raise the rent by this much all at once or are there any legal restrictions?  

: Yes, she can ask for whatever rent she wants.

: : What happens if I refuse to pay that much of an increase and send her the same rent or the same rent with say, an $250 increase?

: She would probably evict you pronto.

: : Can she have me evicted? 

: Yes.  Also, she can get a judgement for any unpaid rent and "use and occupancy" fees, and garnish your salary, tax return, etc.  This information would also appear in your credit report.

: : How long does that process take?  

: Depends on a number of factors, can be anywhere from 1-6 months.  If your case is in court more than 30 days you would have to deposit full rent with the court. 

: : My goal is to remain here, but not to pay that huge of an increase all at once.  ANY HELP?

: Make a decision.  Look around at what other apartments in your area rent for.  Either accept her increased rent or go elsewhere. 


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