Rent Increase Notice Template, Free Download 2026

This notice is provided to [____________] ("Tenant") by [____________] ("Landlord") pursuant to Section [____________] of the lease agreement dated [____________] (the "Lease") for the premises located at [____________] (the "Premises"). This notice constitutes the required written notice of an increase in rent as mandated by the Lease and applicable state and local landlord-tenant law.

This notice is being sent via [certified mail, return receipt requested / personal delivery / overnight courier] in compliance with the notice requirements set forth in the Lease. Landlord retains proof of mailing or delivery as documentation of compliance with all applicable notice periods required by state and local law.

The current monthly rent payable by Tenant under the Lease is [$__________] (the "Current Rent"), which Tenant has been paying since [____________]. All references to rent in this notice are to the base monthly rent amount and do not include additional charges for utilities, parking, storage, pet rent, or other fees that may be payable separately under the Lease.

Effective as of the date set forth in Section 4.1 below, the monthly rent shall increase from [$__________] to [$__________] (the "New Rent"), representing an increase of [$__________] per month or approximately [____________] percent ([___]%) over the Current Rent. This increase is [authorized under Section [____________] of the Lease / consistent with the annual adjustment provision of the Lease / based upon fair market rental value as determined in accordance with Section [____________] of the Lease].

The New Rent shall be payable on the first day of each calendar month in accordance with the payment terms set forth in the Lease. All other financial obligations under the Lease, including without limitation additional rent, late fees, and security deposit requirements, shall remain unchanged unless separately modified by written agreement of the Parties. If the security deposit is calculated as a multiple of monthly rent, Landlord reserves the right to require an additional security deposit amount commensurate with the New Rent.

The New Rent shall take effect on [____________] (the "Effective Date"), which date is not less than [number] days from the date of this notice, in compliance with the notice period required by applicable state and local law. Tenant's first payment of the New Rent shall be due on [____________]. If the Effective Date falls on a day other than the first of a calendar month, the rent for such partial month shall be prorated between the Current Rent and the New Rent on a per diem basis.

Except as modified by this rent increase notice, all other terms, covenants, and conditions of the Lease shall remain in full force and effect. This notice does not constitute a new lease agreement, an amendment to the Lease, or a renewal or extension of the Lease Term. Tenant's continued occupancy of the Premises and payment of the New Rent on or after the Effective Date shall constitute Tenant's acceptance of the rent increase.

If Tenant does not wish to continue the tenancy at the New Rent, Tenant must provide written notice of termination to Landlord in accordance with the notice provisions of the Lease and applicable state law prior to the Effective Date. Failure to provide timely notice of termination and failure to vacate the Premises by the Effective Date shall constitute acceptance of the New Rent for all purposes under the Lease.

This rent increase is made in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations governing rent increases, including without limitation any applicable rent control or rent stabilization ordinances. If the Premises is subject to rent control or rent stabilization, this increase does not exceed the maximum allowable increase under the applicable ordinance, and Landlord has filed all required documentation with the appropriate governmental agency.

Landlord represents that the notice period provided herein meets or exceeds the minimum notice period required under applicable state and local law. In the event any provision of this notice conflicts with applicable mandatory law, such law shall control, and the remaining provisions of this notice shall remain in full force and effect. Tenant is encouraged to consult applicable state and local landlord-tenant law regarding Tenant's rights in connection with this rent increase.

Tenant's payment of the New Rent on or after the Effective Date shall constitute conclusive evidence of Tenant's acceptance of the terms set forth in this notice. If Tenant pays less than the New Rent after the Effective Date, Landlord may accept such partial payment without waiving Landlord's right to collect the full amount of the New Rent and any applicable late charges. Landlord's acceptance of partial payment shall not be deemed an accord and satisfaction or a waiver of any default under the Lease.

This notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Premises is located and the terms of the Lease. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this rent increase notice shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of the Lease and applicable state law. Landlord and Tenant each retain all rights and remedies available under the Lease and applicable law.