Cpt_Wolf t1_j4n0ojg wrote
It depends on where you are in the state. According to Google, there is no statewide rent control. You'd have to check with your town and county.
Also not having an annual lease does leave you at the mercy of your landlord as far as policy and rate changes go. That lease is a contract that outlines all those policies and locks them in. No lease, no contract. Definitely not advisable to not renew, as that protects you from them suddenly changing their policies.
ClaymoreMine t1_j4n9al7 wrote
That is wrong. IANAL, NJ stipulates that a rental increase cannot be unconscionable and it’s on the landlord to argue to the court that the increase is justified.
falcon0159 t1_j4nwfyr wrote
This is true, but it actually has to be unconscionable, as in significantly above fair market rental value. If you were under paying for a long time, they can raise to fair market value in a town with no rent control, even if it's a large increase. From there, you'll just be fighting in court with the landlord (or their lawyers) which will suck up enough time and energy that you might as well move. Especially as on a month to month, if you decide to sue for unconscionable increase, they can just terminate your lease and give you the 30-90 days to leave depending on the lease.
Vegoia2 t1_j4nva91 wrote
you can use the unconscionable inrease law even if landlords live on the premises. My city has good laws and tenants rights but you need to see what your towns are, usually it's all online.
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