Asked about 2 years ago - Philadelphia, PA
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I signed my lease several years ago, and have signed basic renewals each year. Now I've given appropriate notice and I'm moving out. My original lease says
First month's rent: $1000
Last month's rent: $1000
Security Deposit: $1000
But over the years, my rent has increased, and it's now $1150.
My landlord says that I owe her $150 additional for my last month (May, 2011), because I only have the $1000 credit toward it.
The way I read it, my _total_ rent for May 2011 was paid when I first signed the lease.
Which is correct? And is there any law or case precedent that is specific? It seems like there is in California (http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook...), but what about in Philadelphia, PA?
Thanks!
Most likely you owe the $150. In the last year before the rent increased, did you pay $1000 or $1150 for the last month? If you paid $1000 (most likely) you most likely owe the extra $150.
Put it this way - your current lease says you owe 12 months at $1150. If you haven't paid 12 months, you owe $1150 the last month.
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