Notice of Rent Increase Template

A formal written notice that changes the rent on a periodic tenancy or at renewal, with the effective date, the old and new amounts, the notice period used and a proof of service section.

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General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use.

General information, not legal advice. This template is a starting point. Laws differ by state and city, so have a licensed attorney review your final document before you use it.

Last reviewed October 29, 2026

Before you use it

Count the notice period from the day the tenant receives the notice, and add days for mailing where your state requires it.
Serve the notice by a method your state and lease allow, and fill in the proof of service.
Check for statewide caps and local rent rules before choosing the amount.
A notice of rent increase does not end the tenancy.

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How to fill it in

Underlined spaces are blanks to fill in. The small label says what goes there.
Shaded boxes mark rules that change by state. Look up the rule where the property is located.
Delete clauses that do not apply, and add any disclosures your state or city requires.

General template, not legal advice. Have an attorney in your state review before use. Last reviewed October 29, 2026.

Notice of Rent Increase

Use this formal notice when the law or the lease requires written notice of a rent change. Check the notice period and any cap before you serve it. Some cities require their own form or extra statements, and some require a copy to be filed with a rent board.

Notice of change in rent

Date of notice
To (all tenants and adult occupants)
Property address and unit
City, county and state
Lease or tenancy start date
Type of tenancy (month to month, or fixed term ending on a date)

To the tenants named above: you are notified that the rent for the property above will change as follows.

Current monthly rent
New monthly rent
Amount of the change
Percent change
Date the new rent takes effect
Other charges that change (list each and the new amount)

This notice is given at least Number of days of notice given days before the new rent takes effect, which meets the notice period required by state law and by your lease.

Required notice period: Check the rule in your state

Statewide limit on increases: Check the rule in your state

Local rent rules: Check the rule in your state

Starting on the effective date, all rent payments must be made in the new amount. All other terms of your tenancy remain the same. This notice does not end your tenancy.

Questions about this notice may be sent to Landlord or agent name at Address, phone and email.

Landlord or agent signaturePrinted nameDate

Proof of service

I, Name of person serving, am over 18 years of age. On Date served, I served this notice on the tenants named above by the method checked below.

Handing it to the tenant in person.
Handing it to a person of suitable age at the home and mailing a copy to the tenant.
Posting it in a visible place at the home and mailing a copy to the tenant.
First class or certified mail to the tenant at the property address. Tracking number: Tracking number
Another method allowed by the lease or by state law: Method

Person serving notice signaturePrinted nameDate

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