Blog Posts - Rent Increase
Rent Increase Rate for June 2016 Has Become Clear

For rentings which started last year and being renewed this year, property owner has a right to increase the rental. By tenentry law, price rise can not be higher than PPI (producer price index)......
by istanbul real estate on Jun 15, 2016
Yes, They Know!

A little while ago I wondered if landlords knew about RERA rental caps. The reason for my pondering was because our landlord wanted to implement a 20% increase and told us about it about it just a few days before our renewal. The Law Any changes to t...
by Happywitchie on Mar 29, 2014
Do Dubai Landlords Know About RERA Rental Caps?

Ahh, with just a few days to go before our villa rent contract renewal, our landlord just sent through an illegal demand for a 20% increase in rent. (I called the Rent Committe and they told me it was illegal) This is even though he already agreed a...
by Happywitchie on Feb 26, 2014
Dubai Landlords Riding the EXPO Bandwagon

Ahh, with just a few days to go before our villa rent contract renewal, our landlord just sent through an illegal demand for a 20% increase in rent. (I called the Rent Committe and they told me it was illegal) This is even though he already agreed a...
by Happywitchie on Feb 26, 2014
Attempt to clear up confusion on council rent increases not entirely successful

Pete FirminSpeaking to Brent Executive last night, Pete Firm, secretary of Brent TUC, a South Kilburn resident and Labour Party member, lambasted the Council's stance on council rent increases. He said that the annual above inflation increases,...
by wembleymatters on Nov 12, 2013
Tenant Troubles: When Can My Landlord Ask For My Annual Rent Increase?

Your one-year lease guarantees your rent for one year, not 11 months. This is even true in Bakersfield and Yuba City!
by Tenants Rights Blog Evict This! on Apr 10, 2013
Find Out if Your Landlord is Allowed to Increase Your Rent

Are you worried about your rent? There’s been an increasing level of hype in recent months that rental prices are increasing across Dubai. Landlords of course would love this to be true and people are reporting that some have already implemente...
by Happywitchie on Feb 6, 2013
Form of Notice for Rent Increase

This is a form of notice for rent increase. Here the rent is being increased in accordance with tenancy agreement entered into by and between the landlord and tenant. The form is also available for download in PDF version from the link given below.
by Lawandlegal.in on Nov 5, 2012
Tenant Troubles: My Boyfriend Moved Out, And My Rent Went Up

The landlord would argue that you are not an original occupant and, despite the fact that you paid rent directly to her agent, she did not waive his right to increase the rent.
by Tenants Rights Blog Evict This! on Nov 1, 2012
If Our Roommate Moves Out, Can Our Landlord Jack Up Our Rent?

I reread Rules & Regulations §6.14, which as usual, has the effect of a combination of Seconal and Wild Turkey. Your boyfriend is not an original tenant/occupant, but the landlord still cannot increase the rent.The post If Our Roommate Moves Ou...
by Tenants Rights Blog Evict This! on Sep 13, 2012
Tenant Troubles: Can My Landlord “Bank” My Annual Rent Increases?

"Landlords: They are legion, they do not forgive, they do not forget. Expect rent increases."...
by Tenants Rights Blog Evict This! on Mar 29, 2012
Tenant Troubles: A Rent Increase Question Puts The “Lord” In Landlord

I have contacted the landlord and all they can say is that "it's been raised to market value" and "we are not being discriminatory with the unequal increases." My question is, is it within their (landlords') rights to raise rents in a disproportional...
by Tenants Rights Blog Evict This! on Mar 8, 2012
Tenant Troubles: Is My Rent Being Raised In Retaliation For My Repair Complaints (And Is That Legal?)

The lease says condo, but the Exhibit B says it's not...yet. So are we included in the rent control ordinance as a condo unit, owned by the building subdivider?
by Tenants Rights Blog Evict This! on Feb 2, 2012
Why Waiting Won't Work

"I was thinking of buying a house in July but have now begged off because housing prices keep falling. Why pay $120,000 when I can pay $110,000 in a few months, or $100,000 next year?" It's true: Home prices can...
by Owner Finance Atlanta on Aug 25, 2011