How much can they legally raise Rent...is there a legal percentage they are allowed to raise it

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I have lived in my apartment for a little over a year and my rent has been raised twice and once i hit the yr mark they raised it quit a bit...i also have found a mouse in my apt and roaches..can i refuse to pay until they are taken care of?

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Alan Brinkmeier ·
If the rent is raised so often you can look for another spot. I know of no rules against rent increases because the free market drives the rates. Good luck. NOTE: This answer is made available by the lawyer for educational purposes only. By using or participating in this site you understand that there is no attorney client privilege between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney that practices in the subject practice discipline and with whom you have an atttorney client relationship along with all the privileges that relationship provides. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question.
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