How can a landlord legally increase the rent on a month-to-month rental agreement?

In Florida, a landlord is legally allowed to increase the rent on a month-to-month rental agreement. However, the landlord must follow the guidelines set out in the Florida Statutes. First, the landlord must provide the tenant with written notice of the rent increase. The written notice must be given at least 15 days before the end of the month in which the tenant will be charged the increased rent. The notice must also clearly state the amount of the rent increase and when the increased rent will go into effect. In addition, the landlord cannot increase the rent if it is in retaliation for the tenant reporting a violation of landlord-tenant law or filing a complaint with a government agency. Furthermore, the landlord cannot raise the rent if the tenant resides in a government-subsidized housing program. If the landlord is found to have raised the rent in violation of these laws, the tenant may be entitled to damages. Finally, a landlord does not have the right to increase the rent if the tenant has a written lease. A landlord cannot change the terms and conditions of a lease without the tenant’s written consent. If a landlord tries to increase the rent on a tenants with a written lease, the tenant may be able to seek legal recourse in court.

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