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I live in Oklahoma and my apartment complex raised my rent by over $80, and I didn't find out until the day it was due. It's partially my fault because my lease ran out and I wasn't paying attention, but every other place I have been has given me notice to sign a new lease. I went ahead and signed a new lease so I wouldn't have to pay the month-to-month fee, but I really just can't afford the rent anymore. I want to break the lease renewal I signed but the original says there is a fee of two additional months rent that I won't be living there. Is there any way I can get out of my lease without paying that fee? When I applied to the apartment I had to show proof of income... I make less now and the apt is more so would that work,if I showed them I really don't make enough to even qualify for the rent??? I was told it is illegal to raise the rent like that without any warning, is that true? I already found a much cheaperstuck. place I am just