Greystar abusive practices - Texas

[ixnavarro]

We live in the DFW area and been renting this apartment for 3 years already. Apparently when they first gave us the keys to our new apartment, we weren't happy with it because it was very different than what they showed us. So, they decided to give us a different apartment for the same rate. Now two lease renewals later they want to charge us for what the apartment is really worth and that will increase my rent $200 more a month on this lease renewal. They stated that we weren't suppose to get this apartment at a low rate so now they want to increase and make us pay for what it's worth. That was their mistake, not mine and I didn't ask to be placed in this apartment. Can they do that and increase my rent $200 more???

[STT Resident]

Originally Posted by ixnavarro

We live in the DFW area and been renting this apartment for 3 years already. Apparently when they first gave us the keys to our new apartment, we weren't happy with it because it was very different than what they showed us. So, they decided to give us a different apartment for the same rate. Now two lease renewals later they want to charge us for what the apartment is really worth and that will increase my rent $200 more a month on this lease renewal. They stated that we weren't suppose to get this apartment at a low rate so now they want to increase and make us pay for what it's worth. That was their mistake, not mine and I didn't ask to be placed in this apartment. Can they do that and increase my rent $200 more???

Yes, they can and that's really all there is to say. If you can't negotiate a lower rent and the higher rent doesn't work for you, then your only option is to move. Sorry.

[Electrician4you]

Originally Posted by TheEconomist

Wait, are you saying they can change the terms of the contract or they have to give me 60 days notice to vacate? My contract says they can certainly give me 60 days notice to vacate but they can't change terms of an existing contract. Did I misunderstand you?

You initially signed a 12 month lease. ( neither lessor or lessee can change the terms for that period of time)
Once the 12 month term is ended ( you can give notice at xx days BEFORE end of term that you wish to end it before it converts to a MTM or another year term. (your lease specifies when you can give notice before end of term)) if you decide you no longer wish to reside on the premises
Your EXISTING lease agreement ( that was 1year/12 months) is now changed to a 30 day term ( month to month) because the 12 month term ended OR it may simply renew for another 12 month term if no notice is given by either party. That should also be written in your agreement. Its one or the other.
If month to month
The agreement simply renews itself every month without either lessor or lessee having to sign a new contract every month.
So they can't change the terms of the contract for that specified time ( month term)
But they CAN ( with legal notice of x days they CAN change the terms of the contract starting at a future date. At that point you can negotiate the changes or yourself give notice and move to another place

Normally (in California) after 1 year lease the LL/management would be required to give notice with 60 day timeline due to being in that location for over 12 months. The tenant however is only required to give 30 day notice length of residency is inconsequential.

Originally Posted by ixnavarro

We live in the DFW area and been renting this apartment for 3 years already. Apparently when they first gave us the keys to our new apartment, we weren't happy with it because it was very different than what they showed us. So, they decided to give us a different apartment for the same rate. Now two lease renewals later they want to charge us for what the apartment is really worth and that will increase my rent $200 more a month on this lease renewal. They stated that we weren't suppose to get this apartment at a low rate so now they want to increase and make us pay for what it's worth. That was their mistake, not mine and I didn't ask to be placed in this apartment. Can they do that and increase my rent $200 more???

Depending on your states laws the LL can raise the rent however he wants or he may be limited by location, laws, percentages and timelines.

[STT Resident]

^^^ The "Economist" post is from 3 years ago. The new poster's question isn't complicated. The lease is simply up for renewal and the LL is raising the rent effective on renewal. The rental is in TX.

[Kim in FL]

Originally Posted by ixnavarro

We live in the DFW area and been renting this apartment for 3 years already. Apparently when they first gave us the keys to our new apartment, we weren't happy with it because it was very different than what they showed us. So, they decided to give us a different apartment for the same rate. Now two lease renewals later they want to charge us for what the apartment is really worth and that will increase my rent $200 more a month on this lease renewal. They stated that we weren't suppose to get this apartment at a low rate so now they want to increase and make us pay for what it's worth. That was their mistake, not mine and I didn't ask to be placed in this apartment. Can they do that and increase my rent $200 more???

Yes, they can increase your rent once your current lease has expired. so you have to decide, do I renew and pay the increase? Do I not renew but go month to month and pay that amount or do I move? It's up to you. just make sure you give yourself time to give proper notice.

[PittsburghAustin]

When I first moved to Austin, I lived in a Greystar apartment complex. I drove down from up North and had signed all the paperwork and told them my arrival date in Austin. Show up in the afternoon, could not find my paperwork and surprised I was there. Worse part I was 60 year old retired man, who had tons of income and assets but because I was retired they were not going to rent to me without a co signer.
Moving truck coming next day, so I had to get my daughter to co sign. Do not think the staff is well paid as they have turn over and I never met the guy I was working with before I drove down to Austin.