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    Apr 10, 2007, 07:22 PM
    Is there any law about rent increase statement made in an email?
    Hi,

    Back in February, I asked my landlord's office about how much the increase in rent would be to rent again when the lease ends. They emailed me back saying 5% and listed the exact price. I have been emailing back and forth in regards to setting up the new lease and just decided on a day to go in and see the lease. Then, today she emails me saying that they want a 15% increase. Is there any law in regards to them emailing me in Feb saying that it would only be 5%?
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    Apr 10, 2007, 07:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by samrent
    Is there any law in regards to them emailing me in Feb saying that it would only be 5%?
    Hello sam:

    Nahhh, but I wouldn't rent from them again.

    excon
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    Apr 10, 2007, 08:25 PM
    I would assume it depends on the state you live in. That does sound like allot.
    You could try to make the case that you had a verbal contract, but id the landlords don't hold up to their deal all you can really do is sue because they didn't give you enough time to find a new place. If nothing else they should let you live there another month or two until you find a new place. Even if there were law they would be civil laws and those are hardly worth the paper they are printed on.
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    Apr 10, 2007, 08:39 PM
    In general email agreements can be found valid, so if you have a copy of the original email, you may be able to hold them to it,
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    Apr 10, 2007, 08:45 PM
    Thanks, hopefully it all works out.
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