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Washington Letter from Landlord to Tenant about Intent to increase rent and effective date of rental increase

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Washington
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WA-1054LT
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This is a notice provided by the Landlord to Tenant explaining that once the lease term has expired. Tenant has the option of vacating the premises or remaining on the premises provided that they abide by the posted rent increase.

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Because rent control is illegal in Washington State (RCW 35.21. 830) landlords can raise the rent as much as they want as long as they comply with the appropriate notice period and have not issued the notice to discriminate or retaliate against the tenant.

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.

A typical rent increase is around 3-5% annually.

Tenant's name. Property address. Landlord's name and contact info. Date the letter was written. Date the rent increase will take effect. Rent increase amount. Current rental amount. Date the new rent will be due.

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.

The full names of both landlord and tenant. The type of property you are leasing. The location of the property. The type of tenancy (fixed term or periodic) Details about the rent (current rent vs. new rent and effective dates) Details about the lease (start date and signing date)

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.

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.

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Washington Letter from Landlord to Tenant about Intent to increase rent and effective date of rental increase