rent increase on tenants

[Gustavo Tellez]

hello, i was wondering on what to do when i have an existing tenant already living in the unit i bought for a rental property that gets beligerant when told the rent was going up after i took ownership. what should i do in this case?

[Greg M.]

I'm going to assume that their lease is either up or month-to-month and you have the legal right to raise rent now.

I'd let the tenant know that they don't need to pay the increased rent and are free to move out. But, this is the new rent and it's not negotiable and just like everything in life, if you're not happy with the price, don't purchase the product.  

And if you feel like it, let them know you won't take their attitude and next time they get snippy they will be gone.