Rent Increase Notice
For landlords raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy or at the end of a lease term. It shows the math clearly so the tenant can check it, and leaves space to note the local rule you relied on.
- Fields
- 19
- Pages
- 1
- Paper
- Letter
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What you need to fill it in
- Tenant names and property address
- Current monthly rent
- New monthly rent and effective date
- Applicable notice period and any local rent cap
- How you will deliver the notice
What's inside
19 fields, ready to fill
- 11Typed answersnames, addresses, descriptions
- 4Dateschecked as real dates
- 2Calculatedfill themselves from other fields
- 2Signaturessignature and initials
11 required — the editor counts down how many are left while you fill.
Instructions
How to fill out the Rent Increase Notice
- 1
Address the notice
Name every tenant and enter the property address.
- 2
Enter current and new rent
The form calculates the dollar increase and the percentage.
- 3
Pick the effective date
Count the required notice days from delivery. Longer notice is often needed for larger increases or long tenancies.
- 4
Note local rules
If the property is subject to rent stabilization or a state cap, note the rule and confirm the increase is within it.
- 5
Sign and deliver
Sign and deliver as the lease and state law require.
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- Amounts are formula fields: they calculate as you type
- The field navigator counts what's left and jumps to the next field
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Written for: General (US)
This template is a general starting point, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant laws differ by state and city (deposits, notice periods, required disclosures); have a qualified professional review it for your situation.
Written by PDFBetter and last reviewed October 15, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Rent Increase Notice: questions people ask
How much notice do I need to raise rent?
It varies. Thirty days is common for month-to-month tenancies, but some states require 60 or 90 days, especially for increases above a threshold. Fixed-term leases usually cannot be increased mid-term unless the lease allows it.
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up?
Some states, such as California and Oregon, have statewide caps for many properties, and some cities have rent control. Elsewhere there may be no cap.
Does the tenant need to sign?
No. A rent increase notice is a notice, not an agreement. A tenant acknowledgment line helps show it was received.
Can I email the notice?
Only if the lease or state law permits electronic notices. Otherwise use the delivery method the lease specifies.
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