# Rent Increase question **URL:** \ **Category:** Landlord Questions\ **Created:** [May 9, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.avail.com/t/rent-increase-question/2782 "2022-05-09T17:36:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![M\_Beck](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.avail.com/m_beck/32/805_2.png) [@M\_Beck](https://community.avail.com/u/M_Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2022, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.avail.com/t/rent-increase-question/2782/1 "2022-05-09T17:36:47Z")
Hello. I am a landlord in California. I live in a duplex where I rent the second unit out to a tenant. I am wondering the rules for raising rent on my tenant. I know I am exempt from many of the new laws regarding rent increases because I occupy the dwelling. I am wanting to increase my tenants rent up to fair market value but want to ensure I follow proper guidelines. Any advice is greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Abellasoul33](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@Abellasoul33](https://community.avail.com/u/Abellasoul33)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.avail.com/t/rent-increase-question/2782/2 "2022-05-09T18:43:10Z")
If you are in Los angles city good luck because we can raise rent until May2023. If you are I Los angles country have a field day and lucky you. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mr.T](https://community.avail.com/u/Mr.T)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://community.avail.com/t/rent-increase-question/2782/3 "2022-06-08T09:15:58Z")
Evaluate the rents in your area. If you are happy with your tenents Give 3 options. Present the market average to the renter, as example say to them the area average is at $2500 explain you value them as a renter and offer them A fair market low for a year lease, say $2250 or the option of month to month, say $2350. But due to rising costs, taxes, insurance, etc. You need to make a market adjustment. If you want the renter gone charge a market price w a take or leave option. Unless your city is rent controlled, you are the boss here.