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Notice of Rent Increase

Give at least the notice period your state or city requires. Keep a copy and proof of delivery.
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Date of notice:

To (Tenant)

Tenant name(s):
Rental property address / unit:

Notice

Dear ,

This letter is formal notice that the monthly rent for the property listed above will change as follows:

ItemAmount / date
Current monthly rent$
New monthly rent$
Increase amount ($ and %)
Effective date of new rent (first rent payment due at the new rate)
Notice period provided (days between delivery of this notice and the effective date)

All other terms of your rental agreement remain unchanged. Please continue to pay rent by the same method unless noted here:

If you have questions about this change, contact me at:

Tenancy Type

Month-to-month tenancy: this increase takes effect after the required notice period.
Fixed-term lease ending ______________: this increase applies to the renewal term beginning ______________ . Rent generally cannot be raised mid-term unless the lease says so.

Delivery of This Notice

Personal delivery    First-class mail    Certified mail, return receipt    Posted at premises (where permitted)    Email (where permitted)
Delivered by:Date delivered:
Before you send: minimum notice periods vary by state (commonly 30–90 days, and often longer for larger increases), and some states and cities cap how much rent can rise per year under rent-control or rent-stabilization rules. Mailing usually adds days to the required notice. Check your state and local law for the notice period and any caps that apply to your property.
Landlord / manager signature   ·   Date
Printed name & contact (phone / email)
This template is provided by DiscoveryMark (discoverymark.com) for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Rent-increase rules vary by state and municipality; confirm your local requirements or consult an attorney before sending. Want your notices, records, and tenant communications in one timestamped paper trail? Visit discoverymark.com.