---

Posted by M@ on January 26, 2002 at 16:24:45:

I have just been informed today - Jan 26 that my rent will be increased 40% commencing Feb 1. Is that right? Can my landlord do that?

I have lived in the building for several years without a lease, but have always been billed and paid my rent on a monthly basis. Attached to my monthly rent bill today was a copy of a sublease for my unit. This "sublease" document states that my rent will now be an extra 40%. It also states that a copy of the "over-Lease" is attached. This "Over-Lease" was not attached. What is the "over-lease"?
Should I insist on seeing a copy of this over-lease?

I cannot afford the 40% increase. What can I do?
How can I best fight this decision?
Do I need to contact a lawyer?

Follow Ups:

• Re: 40% Rent increase for Feb served Jan 26 Lilly 01/26/02 (3)
  • Re: 40% Rent increase for Feb served Jan 26 M@ 01/27/02 (2)
    • Re: 40% Rent increase for Feb served Jan 26 Lilly 01/27/02 (0)
    • Re: 40% Rent increase for Feb served Jan 26...NO wepa 01/27/02 (0)

---

Note: Posting is disabled in all archives
Post a Followup

Name    : 
E-Mail  : 
Subject : 

Comments:
: I have just been informed today - Jan 26 that my rent will be increased 40% commencing Feb 1. Is that right? Can my landlord do that? 

: I have lived in the building for several years without a lease, but have always been billed and paid my rent on a monthly basis. Attached to my monthly rent bill today was a copy of a sublease for my unit. This "sublease" document states that my rent will now be an extra 40%. It also states that a copy of the "over-Lease" is attached. This "Over-Lease" was not attached. What is the "over-lease"?
: Should I insist on seeing a copy of this over-lease?

: I cannot afford the 40% increase. What can I do? 
: How can I best fight this decision? 
: Do I need to contact a lawyer? 


Optional Link URL:  
Link Title:         
Optional Image URL: 

---