[xboxg]

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?

[ScottGem]

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.

[AK lawyer]

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.

[Fr_Chuck]

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?