Our landlord recently had to replace the heating/cooling system when the old (1969!) one failed. Now they want to increase our rent. My understanding is that in CA a landlord cannot increase one's rent within 6 months of doing any kind of necessary repairs to the property. Is this true?

Also, they want to increase our security deposit for the second time with the increase in rent. Is this legal? Just because the rent goes up, we shouldn't have to pay an additional amount toward the security deposit, should we? :confused: Thanks!

What does your rental agreement say that you signed?

At the top of this forum is a sticky with links to state laws, You can check out CA laws there.

However, I would be surprised if the rules are as you state. If a landlrod's expenses increase why shouldn't they be allowed to increase rent? They can't raise rents if a lease is in effect, but if there is a periodic lease, they can.

On the security deposit, if the rent is raised they may be able ask for additional amounts up to 2 months rent for a non furnished apt and 3 months for a furnished apt.