60 Day Notice of Rent Increase — Free Template
A 60 day notice of rent increase gives a tenant two months to plan for a higher rent. Some states and cities require 60 days or more for larger increases or long-term tenants, and some leases ask for it. Even where it isn't required, the extra time reduces turnover and makes the conversation easier. Rent-control and notice rules vary by state and city, so confirm what applies before you send it.
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[Your address and phone or email]
October 15, 2026
To: [Tenant name(s)]
[Rental property address]
Re: Notice of rent increase — [Rental property address]
Dear [Tenant name(s)],
This letter is written notice that the monthly rent for [Rental property address] will change as described below.
Type of tenancy: [Type of tenancy].
Current monthly rent: [Current monthly rent ($)]
New monthly rent: [New monthly rent ($)]
Increase: [New monthly rent ($)] per month
Effective date: [Date the new rent takes effect]
The new rent will be due beginning [Date the new rent takes effect]. This notice is being given at least 60 days before the new rent takes effect.
All other terms of your rental agreement remain the same unless we agree otherwise in writing.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact me at the address or phone number above. Thank you for being a tenant at [Rental property address].
Sincerely,
[Landlord or property manager name]
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When 60 days may be required
Some places tie the notice period to the size of the increase, for example requiring longer notice once an increase passes a certain percentage. Others require more notice for tenants who have lived in a unit for a year or more. Rent-controlled and subsidized units may have their own forms and timelines.
Look up your state and city rules, then read your lease. Use the longest period that applies, and if you are close to a threshold, giving 60 days is often the safer choice.
Explain a larger increase
When an increase is significant, a short explanation helps. Mention concrete drivers like taxes, insurance, utilities or improvements, and if it's true, that the new rent is in line with similar nearby units. Avoid anything that sounds like a reaction to a complaint or request, since retaliatory increases are illegal in most places.
Offer to talk. Some landlords phase in a larger increase over two steps to keep a good tenant.
After you send it
Keep a copy and a record of delivery. Update your rent ledger and any online payment system before the effective date, and send a short reminder a week or two ahead. If the tenant gives notice to move out instead, respond in writing to confirm their end date.
What to do, step by step
Check whether the increase is allowed
Read the lease: a fixed-term lease usually locks the rent until it ends unless it says otherwise. Then check state and city rules, including any rent-control or rent-stabilization limits on how much and how often rent can rise.
Find the notice period
Many states require at least 30 days' notice for month-to-month tenancies, and some require more for larger increases or longer tenancies. Use the longest period that applies.
Fill in the notice
Answer the questions above with the current rent, new rent and effective date. The letter shows the monthly increase automatically.
Deliver it properly
Serve the notice the way your state and lease require, such as hand delivery or mail, and allow extra days if you mail it.
Keep a record
Keep a copy and note the date and method of delivery, and update your rent records and any payment systems before the effective date.
What if the tenant doesn't accept the rent increase?
For a month-to-month tenancy, a properly given rent increase notice usually takes effect on its date whether or not the tenant signs or replies. The tenant's choice is generally to pay the new rent or give their own notice to move out before it takes effect.
If the tenant keeps paying the old amount after the effective date, talk to them and follow up in writing. Treat any shortfall carefully: the rules on serving a notice for unpaid rent, and on accepting partial payments, vary by state. If the increase wasn't properly noticed or exceeds a local limit, the tenant may not owe it.
Rent increases that are retaliatory, such as one that follows a repair complaint, or discriminatory are illegal in most places. Many cities with rent control also have a rent board that hears tenant complaints, so keep records of how you calculated the increase.
Example 60 day notice of rent increase
A filled-in sample with made-up details, so you can see the finished result.
Northfield Property Group
PO Box 518, Columbus, OH 43216 · (555) 274-9031
October 5, 2026
To: Marisol Vega and Daniel Vega
312 Birch St, Unit 4, Columbus, OH 43206
Re: Notice of rent increase — 312 Birch St, Unit 4, Columbus, OH 43206
Dear Marisol Vega and Daniel Vega,
This letter is written notice that the monthly rent for 312 Birch St, Unit 4, Columbus, OH 43206 will change as described below.
Type of tenancy: Month-to-month tenancy.
Current monthly rent: $1,350.00
New monthly rent: $1,480.00
Increase: $130.00 per month
Effective date: January 1, 2027
The new rent will be due beginning January 1, 2027. This notice is being given at least 60 days before the new rent takes effect.
This increase reflects higher property taxes, insurance and maintenance costs for the building. The new rent remains in line with comparable units in the neighborhood.
All other terms of your rental agreement remain the same unless we agree otherwise in writing.
If you have any questions about this notice, please contact me at the address or phone number above. Thank you for being a tenant at 312 Birch St, Unit 4, Columbus, OH 43206.
Sincerely,
Northfield Property Group
Frequently asked questions
Why would I give 60 days instead of 30?
Because your state, city or lease may require it for your situation, especially for larger increases or long-term tenants. Where it isn't required, the extra time is a courtesy that can help keep good tenants.
Can I raise the rent by any amount with 60 days' notice?
Only where no rent-control or rent-stabilization limits apply. Some states and many cities cap increases or limit how often they happen. Check your local rules before you choose the new amount.
Does a 60 day notice work for a lease renewal?
Yes. Send it well before the lease ends with the proposed new rent for the renewal term. The tenant can then sign the renewal or give notice that they'll move out.
How much notice do I need to give for a rent increase?
It depends on the state, sometimes the city, the type of tenancy and the lease. Thirty days is common for month-to-month tenancies, but some places require 60 or 90 days, especially for larger increases. Check your local rules before choosing a date.
How much can I raise the rent?
In many places there is no cap on increases for market-rate units, but some states and many cities have rent-control or rent-stabilization rules that cap increases or limit how often rent can rise. Subsidized housing has its own rules. Check what applies to your property.
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