How to check the status of your rent relief application?

You can monitor the status of your application through the online dashboard or by calling (833) 9TX-RENT (toll free) to speak with a call center program representative. We will notify you if we need more information to complete your application.

Are there any new guidance for landlords and tenants?

The government have published new guidance for landlords and tenants on the possession action process through the courts. The ban on bailiff enforcement includes mortgage repossessions. No action to enforce repossession should commence until at least 1 June unless the homeowner agrees to a voluntary repossession.

Is there free mediation service for landlords and tenants?

The government is funding a pilot mediation service for cases that have reached the courts from February 2021 which will be free for landlords and tenants to us (see mediation section below). The government has put in place a major package of financial support to enable people to continue paying their living costs, including rental payments.

What to do if you are not satisfied with rental application?

Any time you are not satisfied with the amount of information supplied on a rental application, you should go back to the applicant to attempt to collect the missing information. If an applicant refuses to provide the information, you should not move forward with the applicant.

How long do you have to give advance notice of rent increase in California?

In California, for instance, that advance notice expands to 60 days if the increase is more than 10% of the rent. These rules are also typically true for a “tenant at will” (i.e., you do not have a lease) and, more surprisingly, a tenant in a rooming house, where you are likely to pay rent weekly.

Can a landlord be held responsible for a retroactive rent increase?

The short answer is no. In most cases, if a landlord has slapped a tenant with a retroactive rent increase, he was negligent in letting the tenant know about the increase at the appropriate time. The renter can’t be held responsible for a rent increase he or she genuinely didn’t know about.

When does a landlord have to raise your rent?

That means that if you have a lease, they can’t raise it until the lease term expires. For example, if you’ve signed a one-year contract, it’ll be a year before rent can go up, or two years if you’ve signed a two-year lease (which is why signing a lease for two years or longer is wise, to keep the rent down).

When does a lease have to be signed for rent to go up?

So if you’ve signed a one-year contract, it’ll be a year before rent can go up, or two years if you’ve signed a two-year lease (which is why signing a lease for two years or longer is wise to keep down rent). Or if you’re renting month to month, your rent can’t go up until the end of any given month. Simple rules.