Rent Increase Notice

RENT INCREASE NOTICE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. State Notice Requirements
2. Rent Increase Notice Template
3. Service Checklist
4. Rent Control Compliance
5. Practitioner Notes

1. STATE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

2. RENT INCREASE NOTICE TEMPLATE

[DATE]

VIA [☐ CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED / ☐ PERSONAL DELIVERY / ☐ FIRST CLASS MAIL / ☐ ELECTRONIC DELIVERY (if permitted)]

[TENANT NAME(S)]
[TENANT ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

RE: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE
Property Address: [________________________________]
Unit No.: [________________]

Dear [TENANT NAME(S)]:

Pursuant to [STATE STATUTE — e.g., California Civil Code § 827 / New York RPL § 226-c / Florida Statutes § 83.57], this letter serves as formal notice that your monthly rent will be increased as follows:

This notice is being provided [____] days in advance of the effective date, in compliance with applicable law.

REASON FOR INCREASE

☐ Annual adjustment for increased operating costs (property taxes, insurance, maintenance)
☐ Market rate adjustment
☐ Capital improvements to the property
☐ CPI / cost-of-living adjustment
☐ Other: [________________________________]

RENT CONTROL / STABILIZATION COMPLIANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

☐ This property is ☐ subject to / ☐ exempt from local rent control/stabilization.
☐ The increase complies with the maximum allowable increase of [____]% per [ORDINANCE/ORDER].
☐ Registration/filing with [RENT BOARD / HOUSING AUTHORITY] has been completed.
☐ Registration No.: [________________]

LEASE RENEWAL (IF APPLICABLE)

☐ Your current lease expires on [__/__/____]. This increase applies to the renewal term.
☐ Your month-to-month tenancy will continue at the new rate.
☐ A new lease agreement reflecting the updated rent is enclosed for your signature.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Beginning [__/__/____], please remit your monthly rent of $[________________] to:

Payable to: [________________________________]
Address / Portal: [________________________________]

All other terms and conditions of your lease remain unchanged.

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact [________________________________] at [________________________________].

Sincerely,

_______________________________
[LANDLORD / PROPERTY MANAGER NAME]
[TITLE]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]

3. SERVICE CHECKLIST

☐ Verified the applicable notice period for this jurisdiction
☐ Confirmed the increase amount complies with any rent control/stabilization limits
☐ Calculated the percentage increase: [____]%
☐ Notice sent [____] days before the effective date
☐ Service method: ☐ Certified mail (tracking #: [________________]) ☐ Personal delivery ☐ Other
☐ Proof of service retained
☐ Copy retained for landlord records
☐ Rent board/housing authority notified (if required): ☐ Yes ☐ N/A

4. RENT CONTROL COMPLIANCE

California (AB 1482 — Tenant Protection Act)

☐ Property is covered (built 15+ years ago, not owner-occupied single-family, not exempt)
☐ Maximum allowable increase: 5% + local CPI = [____]% (cannot exceed 10%)
☐ 30 days' notice (increase <10%) or 90 days' notice (increase ≥10%)
☐ Only 2 increases permitted per 12-month period

New York (Rent Stabilized Units)

☐ Property is rent-stabilized
☐ Increase follows current Rent Guidelines Board order: [____]% for 1-year renewal; [____]% for 2-year renewal
☐ DHCR registration completed

Local Ordinances

☐ Property is subject to local rent control: [________________] (city/county)
☐ Maximum allowable increase under local ordinance: [____]%
☐ Filing/registration required: ☐ Yes — filed on [__/__/____] ☐ No

5. PRACTITIONER NOTES

This template is for informational purposes only. Rent increase requirements vary significantly by state and locality. Consult a qualified attorney and verify compliance with all applicable laws before sending.