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For a fixed-term tenancy (one that runs for a set period) a landlord can only increase the rent if the tenant agrees to it. If they don't agree, the rent can only be increased once the fixed term ends.
Can my landlord increase my rent now that the public health emergency has ended? No. Rent increases cannot occur until after December 31, 2021. Landlords must provide a minimum of a 30-day notice before a rent increase can occur, so higher rent cannot be charged until February 2022.
Your landlord can increase your rent if you sign a new tenancy agreement when your fixed term ends. Your new rent must be included in your new agreement or your landlord needs to tell you about the new rent amount before you sign the agreement. If they just tell you the new amount also ask for it in writing.
If you want to increase the rent during the fixed term (assuming you're permitted to i.e. there's a clause in the contract that allows for mid-tenancy rent increases), you should notify your tenant by a written notice with the new amount and when the increase will begin (I recommend providing 2 months notice).
What to Include in a Rent Increase LetterThe tenant's name.Property address.Landlord name and contact information.The date the letter is written.The date the rent increase will take effect.Current rental amount.Amount of rent increase.The date the new rent will be due.More items...?