Pennsylvania Letter from Landlord to Tenant about Intent to increase rent and effective date of rental increase
About this form
This form is a Letter from Landlord to Tenant about the intent to increase rent and the effective date of the rental increase. It serves to formally notify the tenant that, upon the expiration of their lease, they may either vacate the property or continue living there subject to the updated rental terms. This letter is essential for clarity between the parties and differs from other notices by specifically addressing rent adjustments rather than general lease notifications.
Key components of this form
- Details of the residential lease agreement including the lease date.
- Address of the leased premises.
- Expiration date of the current lease.
- Options for lease renewal or notice to vacate.
- Contact information for landlord or authorized agent.
Common use cases
This form should be used when a landlord intends to increase the rent after the current lease term has expired. It is particularly useful for informing tenants about the new rental rate, ensuring they are aware of their options to either accept the changes or choose to vacate the property.
Who this form is for
- Landlords looking to notify tenants of a rent increase.
- Property managers acting on behalf of landlords.
- Tenants wishing to understand their rights regarding rent adjustments.
How to complete this form
- Enter the date of the original lease agreement.
- Specify the address of the leased property.
- Indicate the expiration date of the current lease.
- Clarify the options available for the tenant regarding lease renewal or moving out.
- Sign the letter as the landlord or authorized agent, including contact information for further questions.
Does this form need to be notarized?
Notarization is generally not required for this form. However, certain states or situations might demand it. You can complete notarization online through US Legal Forms, powered by Notarize, using a verified video call available anytime.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide the correct expiration date of the lease.
- Not including the specific amount of the rent increase.
- Ignoring state-specific notice period requirements.
- Not signing the notice or including contact information for the landlord.
Benefits of using this form online
- Convenience of downloading and customizing the form whenever needed.
- Access to legally vetted templates drafted by licensed attorneys.
- Ability to edit and save the form securely online.
- Time-saving as you can complete the process quickly from your home.
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"Technically, a landlord could increase the rent by 100 percent if they wanted to," Littman said. "Nothing in Pennsylvania stops that." However, to raise rent on a typical one-year lease or change the terms in any way landlords must give tenants at least 30 days' notice before the lease expires, Littman said.
Remember you're a business. Do your research. Raise the rent all at once or incrementally. Don't negotiate or ask tenants what they think a fair rent increase would be. Be courteous and firm. Find a template you like. Send a formal letter by certified mail. Give the tenant notice.
The name of your tenant. The date. The property address. The lease expiration date. The date the rent increase will take effect. The amount of the increase. The current rental amount. Date the new rent will be due.
There are no rent control laws that limit how much a landlord can raise your rent. That means that theoretically, if your landlord wanted to, they could double or even triple your rent, and no law would expressly prevent them from doing so. There is no rent control or rent stabilization law in Pennsylvania.
In most states, a landlord must give tenants notice at least 30 days before they'll enforce a rent increase. However, in other states like California, the notice can increase to 60 days' notice if the increase is more than 10% of the current rent rate.
The Landlord/Tenant Act requires your landlord to give you a written eviction notice. This notice must be a 10-day notice if he/she is evicting you for nonpayment of rent, or 15 days if the eviction is for breach of the lease or end of lease term.
Tenant's name. Property address. Landlord name and contact information. Date the letter is written. Date the rent increase will take effect. Amount of rent increase. Current cost of rent.
Essentially, this means your landlord can only raise rents if they're in line with the current market. The AST often has a section suggesting how much rents could increase by. The percentage is typically between 0.5 and 5%, with market rents expected to be somewhere in that bracket after a 12-month AST comes to an end.
