Tenant Rent Increase Form

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dear (property manager's name), I wanted to contact you today to ask if we could discuss lowering my rent. I love living here but lately, finances have been difficult and a slight reduction in rent would go a long way in helping. It's important to me to be a good and responsible tenant.

You should try to speak to your landlord if you don't agree with your rent increase. You might be able to come to an agreement - find out more in dealing with a rent increase. Your landlord has to give you a section 13 notice if they want to increase your rent.