ClauseryFree rent increase letter template (Word)
A landlord's written notice of a rent increase: the current and new monthly rent, the date it starts, the notice given for a month-to-month tenancy or a lease that is ending, an optional reason, an optional renewal offer and a date to reply by.
No sign-up. Your answers stay in your browser. Who it is for: Landlords and property managers raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy or at the end of a lease.
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What is in the rent increase letter
- Date, tenant names and property address
- Current rent, new rent and start date
- Month-to-month notice, or the end of the lease term
- Optional renewal offer on the same terms
- Optional reason for the increase
- Everything else stays the same
- Optional date to reply by
- Contact details and signature
Read the full template
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[Letter date]
[Tenant names]
[Property address]
Re: Rent increase for [Property address]
Dear [Tenant names],
This letter is formal notice that the rent for [Property address] will increase from [Current rent] to [New rent] a month, starting on [Effective date].
Your tenancy is month to month, and this letter gives you [Notice days] days' notice before the new rent applies.Your current lease term ends on [Lease end date], and the new rent applies after that, under the renewal we are offering you on otherwise the same terms. This letter gives you [Notice days] days' notice.
The increase reflects [Increase reason].
Everything else about your tenancy stays the same, including how and when rent is paid. Please let us know by [Reply by date] whether you plan to stay.
If you have any questions, please contact [Landlord contact name] at [Landlord phone] or [Landlord email]. Thank you for being our tenant.
Sincerely,
____________________________
[Landlord name]
The questions you answer
Clausery turns the template into a short questionnaire. Optional parts only appear when they apply.
| Question | Type | Asked when |
|---|---|---|
| Letter date | Date | Always |
| Tenant names | Short text | Always |
| Property address | Long text | Always |
| Current rent | Money | Always |
| New rent | Money | Always |
| Effective date | Date | Always |
| Is month to month | Yes / no | Always |
| Notice days | Number | Always |
| Lease end date | Date | If “Is month to month” is no |
| Include renewal offer | Yes / no | If “Is month to month” is no |
| Has reason | Yes / no | Always |
| Increase reason | Long text | If “Has reason” is yes |
| Asks for reply | Yes / no | Always |
| Reply by date | Date | If “Asks for reply” is yes |
| Landlord contact name | Short text | Always |
| Landlord phone | Phone | Always |
| Landlord email | Always | |
| Landlord name | Short text | Always |
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Questions
How much notice is needed for a rent increase?
It depends on where the property is and the type of tenancy. During a fixed-term lease the rent usually cannot rise until the lease ends, unless the lease allows it. For month-to-month tenancies many states require 30 days, and some require more for larger increases: in California, for example, an increase of more than 10% needs 90 days' notice.
Are there limits on how much I can raise the rent?
In some places. Some cities have rent control or rent stabilization, and a few states, including California and Oregon, cap yearly increases for many rental homes. Check the rules for your property before you send the letter.
Do I have to give a reason?
Usually not, but a short reason, such as higher property taxes or insurance, helps keep a good tenant. The reason paragraph is optional.
Is it really free?
Yes. The download is free, and filling it in with the Clausery app is free too, with unlimited documents. Library templates never count towards a plan limit, and no account or card is needed.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. Clausery runs entirely in your browser. Your answers and the finished document are created and stored on your own device.
Is this legal advice?
No. These are general samples. Laws differ between countries and states, so have the wording reviewed for your situation before you rely on it.
Guide: How to write a rent increase letter: notice and wording
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This template is a general sample and not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; have it reviewed before use.