Real Estate
Lease Agreement
Maryland
Can a landlord increase the rent during the term of a lease agreement?
I recently signed a one-year lease agreement for an apartment, and it explicitly states the monthly rent amount. However, my landlord has informed me that they will be increasing the rent halfway through the lease term. I want to know if this is legally permissible, as I understood that the rent amount was fixed for the duration of the lease agreement.
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Real Estate
Maryland
Sara S.
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Hi, Without reviewing the entire lease it is difficult to give a thorough answer, but it is likely legally permissible. In Maryland, the rules for rent increases vary based on the type of lease. For leases longer than a month, landlords must give a notice of 90 days. If a lease is between a week and a month, a 60-day notice is needed. Oral leases of a week or less require just 21 days' notice. For leases with a written contract of one week or less, only a 7-day notice is required. These rules ensure tenants have enough time to plan for changes in their rent, and can move if necessary. Refer to the Renters' Rights Stabilization Act of 2024 with a licensed lawyer for more information.
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