On the increase: it depends. Instinctively, I'd say no, and you could probably argue to a judge that it's unconscionable. However, making an argument before a judge requires you to get sued for eviction, which is almost always the least preferable option for you as a tenant.
On the timing: that would normally depend on when your lease ran. Since you say that this is the first time your rent has increased and you're month-to-month, I don't see anything about the timing that is unlawful.
CaelestisAmadeus t1_j4n20x0 wrote
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>Is this % increase and notice timing legal?
On the increase: it depends. Instinctively, I'd say no, and you could probably argue to a judge that it's unconscionable. However, making an argument before a judge requires you to get sued for eviction, which is almost always the least preferable option for you as a tenant.
On the timing: that would normally depend on when your lease ran. Since you say that this is the first time your rent has increased and you're month-to-month, I don't see anything about the timing that is unlawful.