https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:08:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew/page/2#post-2518662 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:24:15 +0000 Raindrop 2518662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So when I rented... I had options of doing 6 month lease, 1 year lease or 2 year lease with the understanding that my rent would increase after the lease. Aka if you plan to stay a while you should do the 2 year lease. Which is what I did. I was there for two renew cycles and they tried to increase my rent 10% each time! I went in and talked to the leasing office. Plead that it was too much and they usually cut the increase in half... so I would be only increased by 5%. It was still a lot but not enough for me to move all my stuff to somewhere else. </p> <p>I'm pretty happy I don't have to do that anymore! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew/page/2#post-2518652 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:15:57 +0000 Alba4 2518652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we rented in NYC, we had an increase yearly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew/page/2#post-2518365 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:06:14 +0000 lamariniere 2518365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: in our last place we signed a 3 year lease and had no penalties if we stayed at least one year (we stayed about 18 months). In our current place we have to stay 3 years to be penalty free. The penalty is losing the deposit, which is three months rent, so it's a huge incentive to stay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew/page/2#post-2518361 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:04:53 +0000 dc yoga bee 2518361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My rent went up 10% in the DC area. That's why we always signed a 15 month lease. Once we were paying $2300 for an apt it finally clicked to DH to stop being so scared and let's buy! Now our mortgage is the same as rent but over double the square footage and everything is new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew/page/2#post-2518359 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:04:18 +0000 Torchwood 2518359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never lived in an apartment that didn't increase rent every year. We moved when it was a big increase, but under maybe $75 I wouldn't even think anything of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew/page/2#post-2518355 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:02:46 +0000 BSB 2518355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: Wow, that's a long lease. Are there any penalties if you have to break a lease early? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518354 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:01:57 +0000 lamariniere 2518354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually have no idea for where we live. We could have signed a 10 year lease and rent would have stayed the same for the 10 years. Right now we have a 5 year lease (they looove long leases here) and there are no increases scheduled within the current terms of the lease). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518237 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:53:37 +0000 BSB 2518237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: @Freckles: Yeah, I bumped an old thread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518229 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:52:02 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2518229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I always expect a small increase. Moving costs money, time and stress as well, so unless it's out of proportion I wouldn't move over an increase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518224 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:50:04 +0000 Freckles 2518224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: @autumnlove: LOL oops I didn't realize this was an old thread. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518217 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:44:17 +0000 gingerbebe 2518217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always expect an increase. But we usually start renewal negotiations at least 60 but more like 90 days before the end of the lease term so that both sides have adequate time to make arrangements should we decide to vacate. I think up to 5% increase in one year is acceptable (but I live in Northern California), 10% is pushing it for me, but I have to balance it against the hassle of finding a new place, moving, putting new deposits down and what not. We lived in our last rental for several years and the while the rent went up every year, it was reasonable until the last year, when the place started falling apart and required both bathrooms to be gutted and we'd helped the landlord landscape the backyard, but she wanted us to move out for 2 weeks on our own dime to fix the bathrooms (which isn't legal) and then increase our rent like 12% because the house was "upgraded." At that point, our rent would have been slightly less than our current mortgage, so we bought a house instead and she got a renter at the rent she wanted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518205 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:40:25 +0000 autumnlove 2518205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always expected an increase. I wouldn't move over 25 a month but might consider it it it was over 100? Eta: ha, I answered before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518197 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:36:47 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2518197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Freckles: yeah. It was an old apartment building in Virginia very close to Metro. The building was owned by a family and they sold to a developer. It's now a lovely brand new condominium. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518188 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:31:35 +0000 BSB 2518188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: Oh, I see. I have heard about school taxes increasing in my area. Thanks for explaining. That does make sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518178 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:26:07 +0000 MamaG 2518178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Increased market value means increased taxes and insurance since they are both based on value of the property. I just saw an increase in my market value (for tax purposes) of 30% over last year. I'm not suggesting your rent should increase by 30%, but the costs to the owner are increasing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518166 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:21:25 +0000 JenGirl 2518166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>To be honest I've never even thought about it. I've been in one apartment 2 years, a duplex 2 years and now a freestanding house for 3 years and never had an increase at any of those places. Personally, we're not thrilled with our current rental, so we might move if the rent was increased, just because it would be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518159 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:14:13 +0000 Freckles 2518159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: How is that even possible?! :shocked: Was this in the US?</p> <p>I never had a rent renewal - usually go by month to month after the first year and it would always increase every year by the rate established by the province. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2518156 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:10:32 +0000 BSB 2518156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, when I was renting an apartment, a 2-3% increase was reasonable. Now that I'm renting a house, it's been going up 5% each year. (Is this because the housing market is doing so well?) Landlord said it was due to the increase in market value. Ugh, hopefully we are moving soon. I don't mind renting but for once I'm actually hoping we move somewhere we can buy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189770 Tue, 26 May 2015 16:04:18 +0000 Eko 2189770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually expect it. I wouldn't move over $25/month, but would start thinking about it if the rent was over market value and the monetary difference was significant enough to justify moving expenses. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189764 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:57:57 +0000 PinkElephant 2189764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, as another NYC-er, we expect rent increases at each lease renewal (and often try to lock in 2-year leases to minimize this). However, if I feel like it's too much of an increase (% wise), I'll consider moving...though moving is so pricey I'd have to feel like the cost increase was really out of line with the current market to justify a move. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189754 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:51:53 +0000 sleepybear 2189754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've rented an apartment, townhouse, duplex, and single family home. I renewed the lease at the apartment and went month-to-month at the duplex, but never had the rent increase so I probably wouldn't expect it. If I liked the home I doubt I'd move for a small increase, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189746 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:48:05 +0000 daniellemybelle 2189746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't say I expect it but I know it does happen. I wouldn't move over $25. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189740 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:44:43 +0000 PurplePeony 2189740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We own now, but in the past I always expected my rent to increase by a reasonable amount. Landlords pass along the costs of increased property taxes, maintenance, and utilities (if they're included) -- as long as the increase seemed mostly limited to these things, I'd accept it. If it seemed unreasonable and the landlord was just trying to gouge me, I'd start looking for a different place. Moving itself is expensive so unless the cost of staying outweighs the cost and hassle of moving or you find a new place that's significantly cheaper, it's probably not worth it. I'm pretty sure all the apartments I ever rented required at least 90 days notice of a rent increase and then I had 30 days to let them know whether I'd accept it and stay or not...or maybe it was 60 and 30 days? Something like that, anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189739 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:43:05 +0000 tequiero21 2189739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i think it depends on where you live. we were landlords for a house in va. in four years, we didnt raise rent because we didn't think it was worth it to potentially lose our tenant.</p> <p>in nj, we rented and left because he wanted to increase it $700+/mo, crook. we would have stayed if its only $25/mo. the cost to move is not worth it to save a few bux a month. but also, depends on if you can afford the increase. 25 increase on $200 rent is heck of a lot more than 25 on $2500/mo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189737 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:41:48 +0000 plantains 2189737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I always expected an increase when I was renting so I always tried to sign two year leases where possible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189735 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:40:31 +0000 winter_wonder 2189735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we lived in a college town they always went up about $25 a year. It was really annoying, but expected. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189729 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:35:54 +0000 autumnlove 2189729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ya I always expected it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189724 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:30:57 +0000 sapphire 2189724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Expected and wouldn't cause me to move. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189704 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:19:33 +0000 tysonja 2189704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only rented from homeowners, so I haven't experienced rent increases, but I would expect a 1-3% increase per year it if I was renting in an apt building etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/renters-do-you-expect-rent-increases-when-you-renew#post-2189703 Tue, 26 May 2015 15:18:48 +0000 BandDmommy 2189703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never rented a place. But I always raise rent on our rental property when the rental contract expires. </p>