Understand Your Rights as a Renter

Review Your Lease Agreement

• Check if your lease includes rent control protections or limits on increases.
• Some leases specify how often and by how much rent can be raised.

Know Local Rent Control Laws

• Certain cities and states have rent control or stabilization laws that limit how much a landlord can increase rent annually.
• Examples:
  • New York City – Rent-stabilized apartments have caps on rent hikes.
  • Los Angeles, CA – Many apartments built before 1978 fall under rent control.

Advance Notice Requirements

• Landlords are generally required to provide written notice before increasing rent.
• The timeframe varies by state but often ranges from 30 to 90 days.

 

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