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For the past several decades, it has been happening that people move from villages to cities in search of jobs or other work. But here they are not able to buy their own house, so they live on rent. However, a problem arises in living on rent when the landlord suddenly starts increasing the rent and asks to vacate the house if the rent is not paid.

But can the landlord suddenly increase the rent? Do you have any options in that situation? Let's know.

Cannot increase the rent suddenly
The landlord can never increase the rent suddenly. The first thing is that he has to give a notice to the tenant 30-60 days in advance regarding the increase in rent. Secondly, how much rent can be increased is also decided under the rules.

How much can the rent be increased?
Different rules have been made in every state for how much the landlord can increase the rent. Generally, this limit can be up to 5-10 percent. Therefore, in this case, the landlord cannot do as he pleases.

Make an agreement
Make sure to make a rent agreement, which can be for 11 months, 1 year, or even more. The period for increasing the rent is also written in the rent. Based on this, the landlord will not be able to increase the rent till that fixed time. Include in the agreement how much the rent will increase.

Raise the issue of the poor condition of the property.
When the landlord ignores the problem of the property or reduces the facilities, the tenant can oppose the increase in rent. Poor repair or deteriorating condition gives you grounds to challenge the increased rent.

But in the case of renovation, the landlord can increase the rent. But there is a limit to this too. For example, according to the rules in Delhi, this limit is 7.5 percent.

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