Dealing with a Rent Increase
भाडा बृद्धिसँग सम्झौता
Context: A tenant receives a rent increase notice and seeks advice about their rights.
Advisor
I see you've received a rent increase notice. Can I have a look at it?
भाडावाल
हो, घरधनीले भाडा हप्ताको पचास डलर बढाउन चाहनुहुन्छ। त्यो धेरै हो।
Advisor
In NSW, a landlord can only increase rent once every twelve months and must give you at least sixty days' written notice. When was your last rent increase?
भाडावाल
गत वर्ष मार्चमा बढाएको थिए। र नोटिसमा तीस दिन मात्र दिएको छ।
Advisor
If they've only given thirty days' notice, that's not valid. The increase must be at least sixty days from the notice date. You can challenge this.
भाडावाल
अनि पचास डलरको बृद्धि उचित छ कि छैन कसरी थाहा पाउने?
Advisor
You can check comparable rental prices in your area on websites like Domain or Realestate.com.au. If the increase is excessive, you can apply to NCAT for a review.
भाडावाल
NCAT मा गए घरधनी रिसाउँछ कि?
Advisor
The landlord cannot retaliate or evict you for exercising your rights. That would be unlawful retaliation under the Residential Tenancies Act.
भाडावाल
म घरधनीसँग कुरा गरेर भाडा कम बढाउन भन्न सक्छु?
Advisor
Absolutely. Negotiation is a good first step. Put your request in writing — email is fine — and explain why you think the increase is unreasonable. We can help you draft it.
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