Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago
I’ve been renting a house for 15 months. The original agreement was for 11 months. My landlord recently raised the rent by over 15% and pressured me to sign a new agreement. He even backdated the new agreement to make it seem like I’ve only been living there for a month. Now, he’s trying to make me move out so he can get an extra month’s rent. Does this mean the old agreement is no longer valid? (I still have a copy of the original agreement).
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago
The original agreement is likely still valid as the landlord’s actions are illegal. Rent increases are regulated under the Rent Control Act, and backdating a new agreement is a violation of the law. You can use the original agreement to contest the landlord’s claim and potentially file a legal complaint.
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