Rent Increase Notice to Tenant (Free Template)

NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

[Landlord/Property Manager Name]
[Management Company Name, if applicable]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Phone Number]
[Email]

[Date]

[Tenant Name(s)]
[Property Address]
[Unit Number]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

Re: Notice of Rent Increase
    Property Address: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
    Unit Number: [UNIT #]
    Current Lease/Rental Agreement Dated: [DATE]

Dear [Tenant Name(s)]:

This letter serves as formal notice that the monthly rent for the above-referenced property will increase effective [EFFECTIVE DATE].

RENT INCREASE DETAILS:

Current Monthly Rent: $[CURRENT AMOUNT]
New Monthly Rent: $[NEW AMOUNT]
Increase Amount: $[INCREASE AMOUNT]
Percentage Increase: [PERCENTAGE]%

Effective Date: [DATE - must comply with state/local notice requirements]

NOTICE PERIOD:

This notice is being provided [NUMBER] days in advance of the effective date, as required by [STATE] law and/or your rental agreement.

☐ 30-day notice (month-to-month tenancy)
☐ 60-day notice (required in some states for increases over 10%)
☐ 90-day notice (required in some jurisdictions)
☐ Other notice period: [SPECIFY]

REASON FOR INCREASE (Optional but recommended):

☐ Annual adjustment in accordance with lease terms
☐ Increased property taxes
☐ Increased insurance costs
☐ Rising maintenance and repair costs
☐ Market rate adjustment
☐ Property improvements made
☐ Other: [Specify]

NEW PAYMENT INFORMATION:

Beginning [EFFECTIVE DATE], your rent payment of $[NEW AMOUNT] is due on or before the [DAY] of each month.

Payment should be made by:
☐ Check payable to [NAME]
☐ Online payment at [WEBSITE/PORTAL]
☐ Direct deposit to [ACCOUNT INFO]
☐ Money order
☐ Other: [Specify]

Send payment to:
[Payment Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]

LEASE TERMS:

All other terms and conditions of your current lease/rental agreement remain in full force and effect.

☐ Month-to-month tenancy continues under new rent amount
☐ Fixed-term lease will incorporate new rent upon renewal
☐ Updated lease/rental agreement enclosed
☐ New lease to be signed before effective date

TENANT OPTIONS:

You have the following options:

1. Accept the rent increase and continue your tenancy at the new rate
2. Negotiate alternative terms (contact me to discuss)
3. Provide proper written notice to vacate before the effective date

If I do not receive written notice of your intent to vacate by [DATE - based on required notice period], I will assume you have accepted the new rent amount.

RENT CONTROL NOTICE (If Applicable):

☐ This property is subject to rent control/stabilization
☐ Maximum allowable increase: [PERCENTAGE]%
☐ This increase complies with [LOCAL ORDINANCE NAME]
☐ You may contact [RENT BOARD/AGENCY] at [PHONE/ADDRESS] for information

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you have questions about this notice or wish to discuss the rent increase, please contact me at:

Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]
Address: [MAILING ADDRESS]

Thank you for your tenancy. I value you as a resident and hope to continue our rental relationship.

Sincerely,

[Landlord/Property Manager Signature]
[Printed Name]
[Title, if applicable]
[Date]

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LANDLORD'S RECORD:
Certified Mail Number: ________________
Date Mailed: ________________
Notice Period Ends: ________________
New Rent Effective Date: ________________

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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTES:

• Notice requirements vary by state (30, 60, or 90 days typical)
• Some states require longer notice for larger increases
• Rent control jurisdictions have maximum increase limits
• Check local ordinances for additional requirements
• Keep proof of delivery for your records