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Everything you need to know about rent increases
This is a decision that you need to get right.
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Landlords should base rent increases on the current market rate, not just rising costs. Legally, you can only increase rent after the first 12 months of a tenancy and not within 12 months of the last one.
You must provide tenants with at least 60 days' written notice. While there's no set limit on the increase amount, it must be fair. Tenants can challenge excessive increases at the Tenancy Tribunal, which will assess the market context. Clear communication is essential.
1. When should you increase the rent?
2. How can you increase the rent?
You need to provide your tenants with written notice of any plans to increase the rent.
3. How much notice do you need to give?
4. How much can you increase the rent by?
You should base any rent increases on current market rates.
5. What if the tenant thinks the increase is too high?
6. Can you ask for more bond money?
7. How best to communicate rent increases?
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