I rented an apartment in Jacksonville, Florida last year, upon the end of my lease of course there are options to renew, or end the lease with a 60 day written agreement, that part I understand. There is also a third option of going to a month-to-month lease, which is usually market rate for the apartment plus $100. My rent was roughly $840/month. So I get the renewal options in the mail with the 12 month all the way down to a six month agreement. Down at the bottom of the contract it states that if you choose to go on a month-to-month lease the price will be $2340/ month. Aren't there laws against this type of stuff, or is that just how it is in this state? This would not be an issue if I wasn't in the process of buying a home... ay suggestions?

I wasn't able to find anyplace in FL law that deals specifically with this. A landlord can raise the rent as much as they want as long as 30 days notice is given. However, courts will look unkindly on an increase designed to force a tenant out.

It sounds to me like the landlord doesn't want to deal with your leaving on a month's notice. So I would ask for an early termination clause in a 6 month renewal. This will give the landlord protection against early termination and not force you to incur an onerous renewal.

If you don't want to pay $2,340 per month, you choice is clear: give written notice, as provided in your lease, that you will be moving out.

You can call and talk to him and discuss it. Obviously landlord does not want to do month to month, so it appears that 6 months may be a good option for you?