Plain-English answers to the tenant questions renters actually ask. Real statutes, no fluff.
Guides on rent increases, with the actual statute numbers and what to do if your lease crosses the line.
During a fixed-term lease, the answer is no — the rent is locked. After the term ends, or if you're already on month-to-month, the landlord can raise the rent with proper written notice. How much notice depends on the state and the size of the increase. A few states (California, Oregon, parts of New York) cap how much rent can go up at all.
