<prompt> Human: Updates at bottom Also I learned that the percentage is actually 27-28 depending on if you include the pet fee in the difference.corrections are in italicized parenthesesMy wife and I rent a 660 ft2 single bedroom apartment with our 2 dogs for 1172 1122 50 pet fee a month in PalmdaleLancaster. Were both full time students in our last year at the local community college and our only forms of income are our Montgomery GI Bills from our military service. The GI Bill fluctuates throughout the year and can land us anywhere from 2500-3700 a month depending on how many days the school was active the month prior.Yesterday the 19th we came home to a notice posted on our door indicating that we needed to renew our lease by the end of this month and that the new rent would be 22 higher for the cheapest option a full year at 1435 1435 50 pet fee a month. If we sign a renewal, the new price takes effect after August and we pay it September 1st 43 days after the notice, if not we have to move out by the same day. July is a tough month financially due to a break between the Spring and Summer terms in June. After paying our rent and bills we had just under 200 left to pay for food, gas, and miscellaneous necessities. Its been a tough month but were making it.The problem is, we simply cant afford to move right now and if we sign a renewal we wont have enough money to meet our needs when it comes time to buy books or after the next school break two weeks off in August, the rent hike is just to high.We did a little bit of searching online, it seems the Lease Office might have violated the law. What we found indicates that in California, landlords must provide 60 days notice before increasing tent more than 10, but we would like to hear other opinions and prepare a bit before going to the office.Thank your for reading this,Any helpthoughtsadvice?Update 1: My wife and I went to the office to talk ready to explain how good of tenants we were and basically negotiate. They informed us that the new rates were from the owners, the office handed out the notices to tenants the same day, flat across the board to all tenants, and as such were non-negotiable. We explained that we liked it here and that if we cant negotiate we will need to look elsewhere, but that wed need more time. So we informed them that the prices they showed us were not legal according to how much time we were afforded and that wed need those extra two to three weeks to find a place to live if they expect us to give them the proper 30-day notice. The clerkattendantoffice worker looked a bit concerned and went to talk to the manager. After several minutes we overheard the managers phonecall and she was asking someone possibly a lawyer about the possible cost and outcome of a lawsuit; at that time they closed the door and we couldnt eaves drop anymore. My guess is that they served these notices to multiple people without realizing they were required to give a 60 day notice. After several more minutes the first worker came back to us and said that they were appreciative of us coming in and that theyd get back to us within 24 hours.Assistant: As an attorney, you are right based on the letter of the law this is not legal advice, just professional opinion. However, this is your landlord and you will potentially be dealing with them moving forward on a regular basis. Between issues with the property and other maintenance requests. For all you know, they just dont know the letter of the law and think they are adhering. I wouldnt rush to assume they are wrong or screwing you. Either way, I would simply advise you to go to the front office with the C. Civ. Code 827b3 printed out. Dont intend to show them unless you need to. Basically, try and have a conversation with them. Explain to them, your current situation and what your real options are. If you are serious about staying there, sign a new lease, but disclose the hard financial month and ask if you can renew the lease in 60 days. If they say no, that is when you point out that, based on Ca. Civ. Code 827b3, you were only asking them out of courtesy. If they give you push back, just say, you have 60 days, not 30 to make your decision. Then take the time you needwant. Just remember. This landlord could just be misinformed and trying to initiate a rental increase. It may not be personal to them, so you shouldnt take it personally. Just figure out how BEST to go forward given your situation. Im one of those guys that burns bridges and goes full tilt. Dont be me.Try the you attract more flies with honey approach. Be nice, be respectful and willing to make a mutually beneficial arrangement. Whether that is you moving out or you remaining there. Most importantly, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Human: I hadnt thought of printing it out, thanks.I was thinking of starting the conversation with a we got the notice, but we think theres a mistake... kind of approach. I really think its an oversight and not malicious, the complex is owned by a large company that receives many renters awards throughout the state each year. This kind of mistake could cost them a lot if made public by a bitter tenant.I really like your plan so far and worse case scenario it gives us an extra month or so to prepare for the move.  <response>: yeah, there is no reason to approach it as a malicious event. Not yet at least. If you were to go in and discuss the situation, and they give you push back, that is when I would bring up the mistake. If they are a big company, its safe to assume they have attorneys who review this stuff. They probably are aware of the proper rules, but I dont think its meant to intimidate or violate the law. Just promote faster action on the part of the renter maybe. As for now, just talk to the landlord to discuss your options. Explain the situation, if off the bat, they are willing to work with you to find a solution i dont know what you two actually want to do then that would be the best option. I was once told by a senior attorney that the best time to negotiate or resolve a problem is when you have the upper hand. Not when youre the underdog. You know youre right. You know the law is on your side. Dont show your cards until you absolutely have to. Because, they could do it again in the future, and if theyre not made aware of it now, it could provide you with another loophole down the line but also, it could screw over people currently unaware of the 60 day, not 30 day, notice requirement. 