Rent Increase Notice Generator
Create a professional, compliant rent increase letter in seconds. We apply your state's required notice period and flag any rent-control caveats — then you download a clean PDF to send your tenant. Free, no signup.
Optional — some states (e.g. NY) require more notice for longer tenancies.
Letter details (optional)
Required written notice
30 days
- Increase
- $150.00 (7.50%)
- Earliest effective date
- July 12, 2026
Rent control may apply
AB 1482 caps annual increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) for most units more than 15 years old. Many cities (LA, SF, Oakland) have stricter local control.Not legal advice. LandlordKit provides general informational tools, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant laws change and vary by city and county. Verify the cited statute and consult a licensed attorney before acting on any result.
Rent increase notice periods by state
Frequently asked questions
How much notice do I have to give to raise rent?+
Most US states require at least 30 days' written notice for a month-to-month tenancy, but several require 60 or 90 days — and some scale the notice with the size of the increase or the length of tenancy. Pick your state for the exact rule.
Can I raise the rent during a fixed-term lease?+
Usually not. Rent is generally locked for the fixed term unless the lease allows an increase. Increases typically take effect at renewal or during a month-to-month tenancy.
Does the generated letter cost anything?+
No. The generator is free and requires no signup. You download a ready-to-send PDF.