FAQs about Rent Increase:

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Can my landlord raise the rent without reason?

• On a month-to-month agreement, your landlord can raise the rent for any reason and does not have to specify the reason.
• However, the notice should be in writing.
  • So until it is in writing you do not have to pay the increased amount.

How much can my landlord raise my rent?

• Once you are on a month-to-month contract your landlord can raise your rent at any time for any amount s/he chooses.
• S/he must give you 30-day written notice of any such proposed raises.
• If the increase exceeds 10% of the lowest rent charged within a 12 month period, s/he must give you a 60-day notice.

Is it legal for a landlord to raise the rent during a one-year lease, but not give the tenant the option of leaving if this occurs?

• No. The terms of a fixed-term or one-year lease are “fixed” for the specified period of time.

Average Rent in Isla Vista:

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2020:

• Room in private home = $1,208
• Studio apartment = $1,602
• 1 bedroom = $1,661
• 2 bedrooms = $2,947
• 3 bedrooms = $4,955
• 4 bedrooms = $6,283
• 5 bedrooms = $6,942
• 6 bedrooms = N/A
• 7 bedrooms = $12,906
• 8 bedrooms = N/A

2019:

• Room in private home = $970
• Studio apartment = N/A
• 1 bedroom = $1,535
• 2 bedrooms = $2,568
• 3 bedrooms = $3,670
• 4 bedrooms = $4,201
• 5 bedrooms = $5,907
• 6 bedrooms = $9,037
• 7 bedrooms = N/A
• 8 bedrooms = N/A

2018:

• Room in private home = $1,177
• Studio apartment = $1,339
• 1 bedroom = $1,518
• 2 bedrooms = $2,707
• 3 bedrooms = $3,748
• 4 bedrooms = $4,601
• 5 bedrooms = N/A
• 6 bedrooms = N/A
• 7 bedrooms = $8,950
• 8 bedrooms = $10,400

2017:

• Room in private home = $1,209
• Studio apartment = $1,195
• 1 bedroom = $1,451
• 2 bedrooms = $2,598
• 3 bedrooms = N/A
• 4 bedrooms = $4,591
• 5 bedrooms = $65,085
• 6 bedrooms = N/A
• 7 bedrooms = N/A
• 8 bedrooms = N/A