Thread: Don't Have A Lease Only Verbal Agreement

I received a notice in triplicate from the property manager from the land lord stating to the effect of effective Jan 26th. My landlord wants to raise my rent from the agreed $120.00 to the not agreed $362.92. (Which is not that bad, I just don't have the time to come up with it. I pay rent on the 20th they want it) no later than the 5th of next month or I have to leave." I didn't sign it and pulled out of the air; "that RCW states that they need to give me thirty days." Saying this to buy some time. Taking in mind she was not paying rent before i moved in and she now has to we have rent receipts for the last three months and the above quoted form they want me to sign. Is there anything can do? He has a lawyer and I do not. PLEASE HELP!

Well, depending on your state's laws, landlords generally do have to give tenants written notice a head of time regarding rent increases, although the amount of time varies not only state to state but also depending on the term of your lease agreement (yearly, monthly, weekly, etc.).
A lot of landlords and tenants think that a verbal lease agreement makes things easier and more flexible, but the fact is it makes the situation ambiguous and harder to resolve disputes, because you have nothing in writing to reference. I would urge all landlords and all tenants to sign a written lease agreement, to help clarify some of these issues.
Best of luck, and you might consider moving if you think the situation between you and your landlord is not going to improve.

The laws in every state vary as do the terms of your original lease agreement. You are always able to check on the laws in your state by looking up "Tenant Laws (your state)" in google. Every state has a housing authority that will list the proper amount of time he has to raise your rent.

Good luck!

The laws in every state vary as do the terms of your original lease agreement.