Can my landlord in California legally raise my rent from $700 to $775 when I have only been a tenant in the home for

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Are you under a written fixed term lease or are you month to month?

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How much written notice has the landlord given you about the increase?

Ok, she can't do anything until the lease expires... but then she could increase the rent with a 30 day notice... but there is a cap under state law of 5% plus the cost of living in the town where you live... normally 2-3% more... So that much would not be a legal increase..

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You can see the maximum increase per 12 month period for your city here: https://www.relisto.com/2019/10/09/table-of-allowable-increases-for-january-2020-due-to-california-ab-1482-tenant-protection-act-of-2019/

as for the floors, she can't legally remodel the place while you are there unless you agree... You have a right to exclusive use and enjoyment of the property and can simply refuse or demand she put you up elsewhere while work is being done..

Is she supposed to pay the hotel while this is being done or is she only legally required to cover my rent for the 2 weeks I would be out of the house?

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Either or... if you have paid rent, she has to pay for a hotel.. if you haven't paid rent, you dont have to for that 2 weeks.

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That is right... if you want the landlord to pay for a hotel, you have to pay rent... So figure out which works out better for you..

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