Rent increase notice
By Justin Winter · Updated August 22, 2026
You can send a rent increase notice online in about two minutes: we typeset your letter and mail it USPS Certified with electronic Return Receipt for $14.99 all-in, giving you proof of exactly when the tenant received notice — the detail most state notice-period laws actually turn on.
A rent increase notice is the letter that starts the clock on your state's notice-period requirement. Most disputes over a rent increase are not about whether it was allowed — they are about whether the tenant actually received timely notice, and when.
What actually makes it work
A specific effective date, the exact new rent amount, and proof of the date the tenant received it. Verbal notice or a text message is easy to dispute later; a Certified Mail delivery record is not.
How much notice do you need to give?
This is the part that varies the most by state and city — commonly 30 days for a standard increase on a month-to-month tenancy, but often longer (60 or 90 days) for larger increases, and some cities cap how much rent can be raised at all. Check your local rent-control and notice-period rules before setting the effective date on the letter.
How it works
- Open the template, fill in the current rent, new rent, and effective date.
- Pay $14.99 (Certified + Return Receipt) — the letter prints the next business day.
- You get the tracking number and the signed delivery record once it arrives.
We screen content for threats, fraud, and impersonation only — a routine rent increase notice is fine. This template is a tool, not legal advice; confirm your state and city's specific notice-period and rent rules before sending.
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Common questions
How much advance notice do I need to give?
It varies by state and by the size of the increase — commonly 30 days for a month-to-month tenancy, sometimes 60 or 90 days for larger increases or in jurisdictions with stricter rules. Check your state and local law before setting the effective date.
Can I raise rent on a fixed-term lease?
Generally not until the current term ends, unless your lease has a specific escalation clause. Rent increase notices are most commonly used for month-to-month tenancies or lease renewals.
Why does delivery proof matter here?
If a tenant later disputes when they were notified, or a rent-control or notice-period law is at issue, a signed delivery record removes the ambiguity about the actual notice date.
Is this legal advice?
No — it is a template. Notice periods, permissible increase amounts, and required language vary significantly by state and city (some have rent control or stabilization rules); confirm your local requirements before sending.