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Commonly Asked Questions about Rent Increase Dispute Forms

How to dispute a rent increase?

Applying to challenge your rent increase If you and your landlord cant agree on your rent increase you can ask a tribunal to decide for you - its free to apply. Youll need to apply before the date your rent increase is due to start - you can find this on your section 13 notice.

How do I write a letter against rent increase?

Dear [] I think the reason you have issued the notice is because you have put the rent up, or plan to put the rent up shortly. I want to let you know that I am looking at ways I can afford to pay all, or most of, the extra rent you would like.

Can you get a Section 13 form for rent increase?

Section 13 is part of the Housing Act 1988. Its a formal process that requires the landlord to fill out a specific form and serve it to the tenant. A Section 13 notice is usually served if the landlord has spoken to the tenant about increasing the rent but they cant docHub an agreement.

What is the most a landlord can raise rent in NYC?

In 2023, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board established guidelines for rent-stabilized leases beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024. With the new rent control laws, a landlord can raise the rent as long as its no more than 3%.

How do I fight rent increase in NYC?

Tenants who think they are being overcharged can file an overcharge complaint with the Office of Rent Administration (ORA). The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) may order owners of rent stabilized apartments to lower the legal rent and refund excess rent collected based on a finding of rent overcharge.

How much notice for rent increase in New York state?

Before they can raise your rent (by 5% or more), the landlord must give you: 90 days notice if you have lived in your apartment two years or more. 60 days notice if you have lived in your apartment for more than one year. 30 days notice if you have lived in your apartment for less than one year.

What is the most a landlord can raise rent?

Landlords cannot raise rent more than 10% total or 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living whichever is lower over a 12-month period. If the tenants of a unit move out and new tenants move in, the landlord may establish the initial rent to charge. (Civ. Code 1947.12.)