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Rent Increases

Rent increases are practically normal. However, landlords are not supposed to increase rents abusively. Tenants must know how much and how often landlords are allowed to increase rents. Rent increases maybe subjective, but must be computed based on cost estimates for utilities and amenities such as heat, electricity, taxes, and property improvements.

Regular Rent Increase

Regular Rent Increase

Before imposing a rent increase, landlords need to provide proper notice to tenants. In Canada, a 90-day notice is obligatory. In some countries, this may be longer or shorter. Some even allow only one increase per year. The length of advance notice may vary depending on the type of tenancy, whether it is weekly, monthly, or yearly. A rent increase becomes void without proper notice that states when the increase will take effect and how much. In such instance, the tenant can refuse to pay the rent increase until he receives proper notice. To avoid trouble, some landlords increase rents only when it is time for tenants to renew a lease.

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