LandlordKit

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.