Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York
20% rent increase
If my landlord tries to increase my rent from $1000/month to $1200/month (in Westchester County) do I simply have to accept it or does he have to negotiate with me to a more normal increase like 7%?
Asked on 4/19/05, 3:50 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb
Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb
Re: 20% rent increase
You do not have to accept it. You can choose to terminate the lease, or you can try to negotiate an intermediate figure but he has no obligation to accept a compromise if the landlord thinks he can get a better offer.
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Answered on 4/20/05, 11:46 am
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