Rent increases have to be given in writing and 60days notice (including postage time so make sure you check the envelope to see what date it was posted...)
They can only put it up to market value and if you believe it's not market value you can talk to the rental tribunral. I'd maybe give them a call anyway and just see what they say.
I also think they can only do it so often as well, like every six months or so. I would definately get on to the tribunal for some independent advice, he sounds a bit dodgy.
What state are you in? We had help years ago from the Tenants Advisory Service, I am sure there is something similar in each state. Google 'Tenants Advisory Service' should give you a few good hits. The people we saw were very helpful, I think you really need to speak to someone to find out your rights.
thanks girls, I have been having major issues with my vodafone internet tonight and have only jsut managed to get the internet back online.
We are out of agreement. We have been here for over 4 years. We originally rented through a RE but they have had nothing to do with it except for finding tenants. Everything else is private. WE do have a proper tenancy agreement though.
Alibaby, it sounds very much like the situation we ended up in. Definitely get onto somebody to find out what your rights are.
I know that even with an unfixed agreement you still have rights, but I think some landlords aren't too sure either (ie this guy thinks he is doing you a favour by putting it up in 2 increments befpore & after Christmas - but I don't think he can Tenancy Laws in Australia
Here in QLD its 2 months notice on expired lease and re the maintenance if they are emergency repair we are allowed to get them fixed up to 2 weeks rent and the bill goes to the owner.
I would be calling your local tenancy authority because he is still bound by all the rules and regulations as a private landlord he is just saving himself money in no management fees.
Sorry till take my Property mangaer hat off now LOL
NSW , Out of a lease they have to give you 60 days in writing notice of a rent increase, and they cannot increase the rent by more than $30 a year and only one increase every 6 months....
So if he wants to put it up $15.00 now, then he needs to give you 60 days notice and then you start paying the extra rent. And then next year he can put it up $15.00 again but only with 60 more days notice.....
but no more than $30 a full year increase if that helps.
also the terms would be written on your lease.
The increase needs to be in writing.
I wouldn't tell him what he has to do, but rather insist they he do it all the right way as per your lease,
if you have a problem you can file with the Tenacy tribunal in NSW and they will sort it out for you
But until he gives you a letter and does the increase properly I would not pay an extra cent. ALSO they have to prove the rent should increase as per market value or properties in the area with the same amenities for rent for a higher price. if you think the rent increase is in fair you can say something, they can't just put up the nt to move with ' the times ' lol
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