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Hi all.. i am newbie. First post.

I know this is a housing blog.. but was hoping i could get advise on rental issues also...

I have a question:



I am currently renting.. and my lease is coming up. They told me that i have to go to market rate for me to renew and stay at my apt.

But i know they are advertising other apt with the same model for lesser price .. for new tenants. They said if i move to one of them they would give me that rate.. but they cant give me the same rate for the apt i am currently in.



can they do that?.. (put my rent up and give another same model apt for lesser?) any advise?..
 
I'm not an realestate attorney but sounds to me like your landlord is simply jerking your chain. Someone feel free to correct me here but unless your contract has special language in it regarding renewals that cap what he can charge and your unit is not subject to rent controls he can charge whatever the heck he wants.



I'd call his bluff.
 
I would threaten to move, and if your landlord insists on the rental increase, move. There are many rentals on the market right now. Winter is always the best time to find a good deal on a rental.
 
<p>Is it because they are renovating the complex? Maybe they are attempting to vacate the apartment for some updating...</p>

<p>Edit: I'm simply speculating and I have no background in rental law.</p>
 
we are looking at other rentals around here.. but nothing thats as convinient as this place... As i have about a month left in my lease.. iam hoping to find something good soon.. to move out to.. if not.. dont know what to do...

they said they want to update the apt. and would like it if we moved to another apt. But they cant force us to move out. so they said if you are staying put then the rate is market rate.. But we just think its unfair that they give the renovated apt for lesser price than the one we are in!
 
Why can't they force you to move out once your lease is over? Is there some sort of California law that says you can stay? In Florida, if tenants overstay, you write them a letter 15 days before the next rent payment is due, and if they don't get out your can evict them.
 
I lived in an Irvine Company project for a few years and they did that sort of thing every year. I would get out of the place and rent from a private individual. Just make sure the person you are renting from has a good credit rating(ha ha),
 
Lay out the unbiased facts to help remove emotion from the decision. What is the best business option here? I would imagine moving into another apartment in the same complex would cost less than any other option. Best wishes whatever you decide.
 
Something like this happened to me at The Charter a few years back. I ended up moving to the other unit (same exact plan) for the lower price. Silly policies..
 
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