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A fair rent policy is a legal statute protecting renters in certain U.S. cities. You’ve probably heard people talk about rent-controlled apartments in places like New York City and Los Angeles, where rent cannot be increased except in extraordinary circumstances. If you’re a landlord in a city with fair rent policies, you need to make sure you are in compliance to avoid lawsuits or prosecution.
Are you considered a ‘slum lord’?
Even if you make every effort to stay within the law as a landlord, you should know that ‘slum lords’ are actively pursued in court for unfair rent practices. Even if there aren’t any fair rent policies in your city, per se, you could still be sued by current or former tenants if you don’t provide tenantable housing. This is also grounds for constructive eviction in some areas of the country.
Have you checked local laws and ordinances?
Some landlords think they are in the clear with regard to fair rent policies because there weren’t any twenty years ago when they first bought the property. Because America has become so litigious, however, and because tenant complaints abound, many states have adopted these ordinances in just the last few years. Make sure you check with your local government to ensure you are in compliance.
Does your property increase the rent on a regular basis?
When you increase the rent that tenants must pay to live on your property, you could be violating fair rent policies. Most of these laws require landlords to raise rent in small increments, if at all, and to follow certain procedures when doing so. Never raise the rent on your tenants unless you’ve checked on the laws in your city and state.
When was the last time you evicted a tenant?
Another common aspect of fair rent policies is the procedure a landlord must follow in order to evict a tenant. For example, some states and counties require that landlords give tenants at least fifteen days to make their rent payments before they can file a notice of eviction. If you violate these policies, you could be opening yourself up to a major lawsuit.
Have you provided tenants with the required information
Some states require that landlords provide their tenants with the details of fair rent policies to remain in compliance. This means that each tenant must be given a copy of the ordinances that deal with rent upon execution of a lease. If you haven’t done this, your tenants are not adequately informed, and you could be issued a fine or sued.
