Free landlord notice template
Notice of rent increase
Give written notice of a rent increase early enough for your state's rule and any extra days for mailing: in California 30 days (10% or less) or 90 days (more than 10%), plus 5 days if mailed; in New York 30, 60 or 90 days for increases of 5% or more.
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Re: Notice of change in rent: [Rental address with unit]
Dear [Tenant name(s)], This is notice that the monthly rent for [Rental address with unit] will change from [Current monthly rent] to [New monthly rent], effective [Effective date]. All other terms of your tenancy remain the same. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, [Your name]
When to use this letter
- Raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy
- Offering a renewal at a higher rent
Where to send it
Address it to every adult tenant on the lease.
Tips before you mail it
- Check rent caps and local rent control before choosing the amount.
- Mail early enough to cover the notice period plus any mailing days.
The full template text
Re: Notice of change in rent: {{propertyAddress}}
Dear {{tenantNames}},
This is notice that the monthly rent for {{propertyAddress}} will change from {{currentRent}} to {{newRent}}, effective {{effectiveDate}}.
All other terms of your tenancy remain the same. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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