Wisconsin 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 that communicates the landlord's intent to increase rent at the end of the lease term. It outlines the updated rental amount and the effective date of the increase. This notice differs from standard lease agreements, as it focuses specifically on notifying tenants about changes in rental terms rather than establishing the initial lease conditions.
Key parts of this document
- Address of the leased premises.
- Effective date of the rent increase.
- Expiration date of the current lease agreement.
- Options for the tenant regarding lease renewal or moving out.
- Landlord's contact information for questions.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used by landlords who wish to formally notify their tenants about an increase in rent following the expiration of a lease. It is essential to provide this notice well in advance of the lease expiration to allow tenants the opportunity to assess their optionsâwhether to accept the new terms or vacate the premises.
Who can use this document
This form is intended for:
- Landlords looking to communicate rent increases to current tenants.
- Property managers handling rental agreements and tenant communications.
- Real estate professionals working with rental properties.
How to prepare this document
- Enter the date of the original lease agreement.
- Specify the address of the rented premises.
- Fill in the expiration date of the lease.
- State the new rental amount and effective date of the increase.
- Sign the letter, including your name and title as the landlord or authorized agent.
Does this form need to be notarized?
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to provide adequate notice as required by state law.
- Not including the effective date of the rental increase.
- Forgetting to mention tenant options for lease renewal or moving out.
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Tenants must be given a 60 day rent increase notice period before the rent goes up. You also need to tell them exactly which date it will increase! Rental prices cannot go up within the first 6 months (180 days) of starting a tenancy.
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 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)
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.
Landlords are prohibited from harassing or retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. In Wisconsin, the landlord must not terminate, refuse to renew a lease, or fine a tenant for complaining to the landlord regarding the deposit, complaining to a government agency, or exercising a legal right.
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.
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.
There are no state laws limiting the amount of a rent increase. If you are renting by the month, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement by giving you a written termination notice at least 28 days before the next rent due date.
