Q. Our landlord is installing new windows and glass doors in our rental house. We didn't ask for the improvements and will be inconvenienced during the installation. He says he's intending to raise the rent but how much is fair or legal? We live in Oregon.
A. If your rental agreement allows rent increases but does not say that your rent will increase on a particular date and by a definite amount, the landlord may not increase your rent by a percentage that is more than the percentage increase in the general cost of living.
An increase in the general cost of living is measured by the percentage increase in the Portland-Salem Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
An increase in the general cost of living is measured by the percentage increase in the Portland-Salem Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for All Items as reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What penalty would a landlord incur by accepting additional rent money from a Section 8 tenant?
Q. If a landlord accepts (or demands!) extra money from a Section 8 tenant that pays with government vouchers, what penalty would the landlord face if caught doing so?
A. They are fined and booted from the program.
But, you need to realize that section 8 tenants pay part of their rent. We tax payers are only picking up part of it. Section 8 tells the landlord what they can charge though, and they can not charge more.
But, you need to realize that section 8 tenants pay part of their rent. We tax payers are only picking up part of it. Section 8 tells the landlord what they can charge though, and they can not charge more.
How long does a landlord have to charge fees?
Q. My friends landlord had the live in manager present her a bill for a late fee from 9 months ago & a charge for a plummer 11 months old. This is her first notice regarding these two items. In the state of California, how long does the landlord have to present/submit these types of charges?
A. The landlord has 4 years, like any other debt.
How long does a landlord have to take action on a maintenence request in California?
Q. We phoned our landlord on Monday to make them aware of possible contamination in our un-covered well (water source). As of today we have not been contacted back (left a few more voicemails during the week). Legally, how long does a landlord have to call us back or make arrangements for a well contractor/water sample/any actions?
also, we are in the process of moving in on may 1st. We have paid the deposit and also signed the lease paperwork. The check for the rent in May is already in the mail to them (certified mail). I'm not sure if this changes anything?
also, we are in the process of moving in on may 1st. We have paid the deposit and also signed the lease paperwork. The check for the rent in May is already in the mail to them (certified mail). I'm not sure if this changes anything?
A. Be very carefull about withholding rent. The law is that the landlord has a "reasonable" amount of time to correct the problem. That could be 30 days. If the problem is not resolved soon, as this is a habitability issue, pay for repair/correction yourself, and deduct it from the next months rent.
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