Most states don’t have rent control limiting the frequency or amount of a rent increase. Many state laws even ban cities and towns from passing their own rent control laws. This can paint a misleading picture, however: every state regulates rental increases in some way, and landlords may be liable when a rent increase isn’t in strict compliance with the law.
When Can Landlords Raise Rent?
Landlords typically can raise the rent at the end of the lease term. Most states also allow landlords to include language in the lease agreement that allows for rent increases during the lease term with the tenant’s consent. However, in some situations, state or local law limits the frequency of a rent increase.
These regulations sometimes have exceptions which let a landlord increase rent for valid reasons like property improvements or increased operating costs, even if the timing would otherwise break the law.
| State | When Can a Landlord Raise Rent? |
|---|---|
| California | Rent increases are limited to twice per year |
| Colorado | Rent increases are limited to once per year |
| Connecticut | At any time, but rentals in cities with populations >25,000 are subject to requirements of the local fair rent commission |
| Delaware | Rent increases on mobile home tenants are limited to once per year |
| Idaho | Rent increases on mobile home tenants are limited to once per six months |
| Maine | The rental unit must meet the warranty of habitability |
| Massachusetts | Lease agreements can include tax escalator clauses, i.e., statements that a tenant’s rent may be increased during the lease term by a specified percentage of the increase in real estate taxes |
| Michigan | Lease agreements can provide for rent increases during the lease term (with 30 days’ notice) due to an increase in utility costs, property taxes, or insurance premiums |
| Minnesota | Rent increases on mobile home tenants are limited to twice per year |
| New York | Rent control and rent stabilization affect some units and limit the frequency of rent increases |
| Oregon | Landlords cannot increase the rent during the first year |
| Washington D.C. | If the unit is rent-controlled, landlords must meet several criteria when increasing the rent, including registration with the Rental Accommodations Division and compliance with housing regulations |
How Much Notice is Needed To Raise Rent?
Most states have a minimum notice period before a landlord may increase the rent, typically 30 or 60 days. Where there isn’t a specific law on the topic, the minimum notice period will be the same as required to terminate a tenancy.
| State | Notice Required for Rent Increase |
|---|---|
| Alaska |
30 days (month-to-month tenants) 14 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Arizona |
30 days (month-to-month tenants) 10 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Arkansas | 1 month (month-to-month tenants) 7 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| California | 30 days (less than 10% increase) 90 days (more than 10% increase) |
| Colorado | 60 days (mobile homes and unwritten leases) |
| Connecticut | No statute |
| Delaware | 90-120 days (mobile homes) 60 days (other housing types) |
| Florida | No statute |
| Georgia | 60 days (for no written lease, or when lease term is expiring) |
| Hawaii | 45 days (month-to-month tenants) 15 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Idaho | 90 days (mobile homes) 30 days (other housing types) |
| Illinois | No statute |
| Indiana | 30 days (unless the lease agrees to a different period) |
| Iowa | 30 days |
| Kansas | 60 days (mobile homes) 30 days (other housing types) |
| Kentucky | No statute |
| Louisiana | No statute |
| Maine | 30 days (mobile homes) 45 days (other housing types) 75 days (whenever rent has increased 10%+ in the past 12 months) |
| Maryland | 90 days (term over one month) 60 days (term over one week, up to one month) 21 days (oral lease of one week or less) 7 days (written lease of one week or less) |
| Massachusetts | 30 days (tenancy at will) |
| Michigan | 30 days (for certain rent increases during a lease as allowed by special agreement) |
| Minnesota | 60 days (mobile homes) 3 months OR interval between rent payments, whichever is less (tenancy at will) |
| Mississippi | 30 days (month-to-month tenants) 7 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Missouri | 60 days (mobile homes) No statute (other housing types) |
| Montana | 7 days (week-to-week tenants) 30 days (month-to-month tenants) |
| Nebraska | 60 days (mobile home tenants) 30 days (month-to-month tenants) 7 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Nevada | 60 days (month-to-month tenants) 30 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| New Hampshire | 60 days (mobile homes) 30 days (other housing types) |
| New Jersey | One month |
| New Mexico | 30 days (month-to-month tenants) 7 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| New York | 90 days (tenancy longer than 2 years) 60 days (tenancy between 1 to 2 years) 30 days (tenancy shorter than 1 year) |
| North Carolina | No statute |
| North Dakota | 90 days (month-to-month mobile home tenants) 30 days (all other tenancies) |
| Ohio | No statute |
| Oklahoma | No statute |
| Oregon | 90 days (after first year of tenancy) 7 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Pennsylvania | No statute |
| Rhode Island | 120 days (month-to-month tenants over 62 years old) 60 days (all other tenancies) |
| South Carolina | No statute |
| South Dakota | 30 days |
| Tennessee | No statute |
| Texas | No statute |
| Utah | No statute |
| Vermont | 60 days |
| Virginia | 60 days (some units where lease contains renewal provision) 30 days (month-to-month tenants) 7 days (week-to-week tenants) |
| Washington | 60 days (unsubsidized housing) 30 days (subsidized housing) |
| Washington D.C. | Amount of notice required for a tenant to terminate + 30 days (minimum 60 days) |
| West Virginia | No statute |
| Wisconsin | No statute |
| Wyoming | No statute |
When Is it Illegal for Landlords To Raise Rent?
It is illegal for landlords to raise the rent due to discrimination or retaliation, during the lease term (unless the lease agreement allows for it), or more frequently than what is allowed by state or local law.
The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discriminatory rent increases due to race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, sex, or disability. This means it is illegal for landlords to apply greater rent increases on tenants because they fall under one of these protected categories. State and local laws may protect additional groups of people from discrimination.
Most states have laws that prevent landlords from increasing rent in retaliation after tenants perform specific actions protected by law. Typically, the law specifies the length of time between the tenant’s action and a rent increase that qualifies as retaliation, often measured in months.
How Often Can Landlords Raise Rent?
Although most states do not regulate the frequency of rent increases, several states require that landlords wait a certain length of time between rent increases (usually 6 to 12 months). Even places without a general law on the topic, like New York and New Jersey, may limit the frequency of rent increases for some types of rental units.
| State | When Can a Landlord Raise Rent? |
|---|---|
| California | Rent increases are limited to twice per year |
| Colorado | Rent increases are limited to once per year |
| Delaware | Rent increases on mobile home tenants are limited to once per year |
| Idaho | Rent increases on mobile home tenants are limited to once per six months |
| Maine | The rental unit must meet the warranty of habitability |
| Massachusetts | Lease agreements can include tax escalator clauses, i.e., statements that a tenant’s rent may be increased during the lease term by a specified percentage of the increase in real estate taxes |
| Michigan | Lease agreements can provide for rent increases during the lease term (with 30 days’ notice) due to an increase in utility costs, property taxes, or insurance premiums |
| Minnesota | Rent increases on mobile home tenants are limited to twice per year |
| New York | Rent control and rent stabilization affect some units and limit the frequency of rent increases |
| Oregon | Landlords cannot increase the rent during the first year |
| Washington D.C. | If the unit is rent-controlled, landlords must meet several criteria when increasing the rent, including registration with the Rental Accommodations Division and compliance with housing regulations |
Which States Have Rent Control Laws?
Alabama Rent Control Laws
Alabama has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Alaska Rent Control Laws
Alaska does not have statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to create their own rent control laws, but to date none have chosen to do so. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint, joins a tenant union, or exercises another legal right.
Before increasing the rent, landlords in Alaska must give a month-to-month tenant at least 30 days of advance notice. If the tenant pays rent weekly, this minimum notice period is 14 days. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Arizona Rent Control Laws
Arizona has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords in Arizona must give a month-to-month tenant at least 30 days of advance notice. If the tenant pays rent weekly, this minimum notice period is 10 days. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Arkansas Rent Control Laws
Arkansas has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant reports a lead hazard.
Landlords in Arkansas must give at least one month’s notice before increasing rent on a month-to-month tenant. If the tenant pays rent weekly, this minimum notice period is seven days. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
California Rent Control Laws
California has rent control. State law also allows local governments to enact their own rent control ordinances. Many cities in California have rent control laws that create additional requirements for landlords to follow on top of state laws.
The statewide maximum rent increase percentage is 5% plus the rate of inflation, or 10% (whichever is lower). By state law, landlords in California may only increase the rent twice every twelve months. The total amount of rent increases across the past year cannot exceed the annual limit.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to a medical condition, primary language, immigration status, physical appearance, source of income, or veteran/military status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases for 180 days after a tenant joins a tenant union or takes another protected action. Many California cities also have additional discrimination or retaliation laws.
State law guarantees at least 30 days of advance notice before a landlord can increase the rent. This required notice period goes up to 90 days when the proposed rent increase is greater than 10%.
Colorado Rent Control Laws
Colorado does not have statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, but no more than once per year.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to marital status, source of income, or veteran/military status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must give at least 60 days of advance notice when there is no written lease agreement or the rental unit is a mobile home. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Connecticut Rent Control Laws
Connecticut has partial rent control but no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. Cities, towns, and boroughs larger than 25,000 people must maintain a fair rent commission (FRC) that handles complaints and prevents landlords from charging excessive rents. Landlords can raise the rent for any reason, as often as they choose, as long as they do not increase the rent during the lease term and the rent increase is not prohibited by the local FRC.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or against tenants convicted of possession of four or fewer ounces of cannabis. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant joins a tenant union or takes another protected action.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Delaware Rent Control Laws
Delaware does not have statewide rent control laws but state law allows cities and towns to create their own rent control laws. As long as there are no local rent control laws, landlords can raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to occupation or source of income State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or exercises another legal right.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 60 days of advance notice. For mobile homes, rent increases are limited to once per year require at least 90 days of advance notice (but not more than 120 days).
Florida Rent Control Laws
Florida has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint, joins a tenant union, requests repairs, or exercises another legal right.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Georgia Rent Control Laws
Georgia has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or exercises another legal right.
Before increasing the rent on an expiring or unwritten lease, landlords must provide at least 60 days of advance notice. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Hawaii Rent Control Laws
Hawaii has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to marital status, age, rental assistance status, source of income, or HIV status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or requests repairs.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide month-to-month tenants with at least 45 days of advance notice. This notice period is 15 days for tenants who pay rent weekly. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Idaho Rent Control Laws
Idaho has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases, but the law only covers mobile homes.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice. This is 90 days for a mobile home. In addition, a landlord can only increase rent for mobile home tenants once every six months.
Illinois Rent Control Laws
Illinois has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to age, military status, arrest record, pregnancy, history of domestic violence, or source of income.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Indiana Rent Control Laws
Indiana has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint, joins a tenant union, or exercises another legal right.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice.
Iowa Rent Control Laws
Iowa has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice.
Kansas Rent Control Laws
Kansas has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must give at least 30 days of advance notice. Tenants of a mobile home must receive at least 60 days of advance notice.
Kentucky Rent Control Laws
Kentucky has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Louisiana Rent Control Laws
Louisiana has no statewide rent control laws. State law prohibits cities and towns from creating their own rent control laws. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Maine Rent Control Laws
Maine has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to enact their own rent control ordinances, like in Portland. As long as there are no local rent control laws, landlords by default may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 45 days of notice. For mobile home tenants, the requirement is 30 days of advance notice.
Maryland Rent Control Laws
Maryland has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to enact their own rent control ordinances, like in Takoma Park. As long as there are no local rent control laws, landlords by default may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to marital status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within six months after the tenant files a complaint, joins a tenant union, or participates in a lawsuit against the landlord.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period before a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Massachusetts Rent Control Laws
Massachusetts has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances except ones where landlord participation is strictly voluntary. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or source of income, marital status, veteran/military status, or genetic status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within six months after tenants file a complaint, join a tenant union, or request repairs.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must give at-will tenants at least 30 days of advance notice. If the tenant pays rent less frequently than every month (e.g., every two months), the notice period is equal to the frequency of rent payments. The lease, or a “reasonableness” standard, will govern most other tenancies, which means a default of 30 days will work for most leases.
Michigan Rent Control Laws
Michigan has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances, but also prohibit rent that is “grossly in excess” of prices for similar properties. Landlords by default may raise the rent for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases when a tenant exercises a legal right.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase, except a 30-day requirement for an increase (by special agreement) during the lease term to pass on the cost of regulatory changes. For most leases, 30 days of advance notice from the landlord counts as a “reasonable” and “good faith” policy.
Minnesota Rent Control Laws
Minnesota has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows local governments to create their own rent control laws as long as they are approved through a general election, like in St. Paul.
As long as there are no local rent control laws, landlords can raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term. Mobile homes are an exception, where rent increases are limited to twice per year.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to marital status or public assistance status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or exercises another legal right.
Before a rent increase, landlords must give notice equal to the frequency of rent payments (but no more than 3 months). For example, if a tenant pays rent monthly, they must receive one month of advance notice before a rent increase. Mobile home tenants are again an exception, and receive 60 days of advance notice before a rent increase.
Mississippi Rent Control Laws
Mississippi has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases when a tenant files a complaint, requests repairs, or participates in a judicial proceeding against the landlord.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide a month-to-month tenant with least 30 days of advance notice. If the tenant pays rent weekly, the minimum notice period is 7 days. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Missouri Rent Control Laws
Missouri has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class.
There is no state statute which requires a specific notice period before a rent increase, except that mobile home tenants must receive 60 days of advance notice. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Montana Rent Control Laws
Montana has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to age or marital status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within six months after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 15 days of advance notice.
Nebraska Rent Control Laws
Nebraska has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to enact their own rent control ordinances. As long as there are no local rent control laws, by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice for month-to-month tenants. If the tenant pays rent weekly, the minimum notice period is 7 days. Mobile homes are entitled to receive 60 days of notice before an increase. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
Nevada Rent Control Laws
Nevada has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant takes a protected act, such as filing a complaint.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must give at least 60 days of advance notice for month-to-month tenants. If the tenant pays rent weekly, this minimum instead is 30 days. Other situations are governed by the lease, and a “reasonableness” standard. Where the lease is silent, 30 days is sufficient advance notice for most tenancies.
New Hampshire Rent Control Laws
New Hampshire has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or someone’s age or marital status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within six months after a tenant files a complaint or joins a union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice. Mobile homes are entitled to 60 days of advance notice.
New Jersey Rent Control Laws
New Jersey has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to enact their own rent control ordinances. Over 100 cities and towns in New Jersey have adopted some form of rent control. Where there are no local rent control laws, landlords can raise the rent by any reasonable amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or someone’s marital / partnership / civil union status, source of income, or ancestry. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or exercises another legal right.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice.
New Mexico Rent Control Laws
New Mexico has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or someone’s ancestry or spousal affiliation. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within six months after a tenant files a complaint or exercises another legal right.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice to month-to-month and other fixed-term tenants (e.g., year-to-year leases). Week-to-week tenants require 7 days of notice.
New York Rent Control Laws
New York protects some units in some cities with rent control or rent stabilization. All mobile homes are protected by a 3% cap on rent increases (unless landlords can demonstrate sufficient hardship).
The maximum rent increase percentages change annually and depend on the location of the rental unit and whether it is protected by rent control or rent stabilization. If the rental unit is not protected, landlords can raise the rent by any amount.
The maximum rent increase percentages are determined by rent control boards:
- Rent-Controlled Within New York City: The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) determines the Maximum Base Rent (MBR) for each rent-controlled unit every two years. Increases are capped at either the average of the five most recent Rent Guidelines Board annual rent increases for one-year renewals, or 7.5% each year until MBR is reached (whichever is less).
- Rent-Controlled Outside of New York City: The DHCR determines a Maximum Rent. The maximum rate of increase is based on the average of the previous five Rent Guidelines Board adjustments.
- Rent-Stabilized: There are five Rent Guidelines Boards in New York State which meet every year to establish rent increase rates for rent-stabilized apartments.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits rent increases due to military status, victim status, and retaliatory increases related to tenant complaints or activism.
Landlords must provide 30, 60, or 90 days of advance notice before increasing the rent, depending on the lease term.
North Carolina Rent Control Laws
North Carolina has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits rent increases due to actual or perceived victim status.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase, so landlord and tenant can agree to whatever they want on this topic. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
North Dakota Rent Control Laws
North Dakota has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases related to a tenant or household member previously exercising their legal right to terminate a lease on grounds of domestic violence.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice.
Ohio Rent Control Laws
Ohio has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to military status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint or joins a tenant union.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Oklahoma Rent Control Laws
Oklahoma has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to the tenant’s age. or State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant becomes a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Oregon Rent Control Laws
Oregon has rent control. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. Landlords may not increase the rent during the first year of tenancy, and may not raise the rent above 7% plus the consumer price index (CPI) annually. In 2025 the rent increase cap is 10.0%.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or due to the tenant’s victim status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases when a tenant takes a protected action like joining a tenant union.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 90 days of advance notice. If the tenant is on a week-to-week lease, this notice period is 7 days.
Pennsylvania Rent Control Laws
Pennsylvania has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to enact their own rent control ordinances. As long as there are no local rent control laws, landlords by default may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Rhode Island Rent Control Laws
Rhode Island has no statewide rent control laws. State law allows cities and towns to enact their own rent control ordinances, although to date none have chosen to do so. This means by default landlords can raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to age, marital status, source of income, housing status, military status, or victim status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within 6 months after a tenant files a complaint, joins a union, or requests repairs.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 60 days of advance notice. This increases to 120 days if the tenant is over 62 years old and on a month-to-month lease.
South Carolina Rent Control Laws
South Carolina has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases related to tenant complaints about health and safety.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
South Dakota Rent Control Laws
South Dakota has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within 180 days after a tenant files a complaint, joins a tenant union, or requests repairs.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice.
Tennessee Rent Control Laws
Tennessee has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases after a tenant files a complaint, requests repairs, or exercises another right granted by law or lease.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Texas Rent Control Laws
Texas has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances, except during housing emergencies as approved by the governor. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to source of income. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within six months of tenant filing a complaint, or exercising another legal right.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Utah Rent Control Laws
Utah has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to source of income. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases when a tenant has filed a complaint, or participated in certain lawsuits against the landlord.
There is no statute regulating notice before rent increases. This means no notice is required for a fixed-term lease with a specified expiration date. 15 days is required for periodic leases, and 5 days for tenancies at will.
Vermont Rent Control Laws
Vermont has no statewide rent control laws. Cities and towns may enact their own rent control ordinances, although to date none have chosen to do so. This means by default landlords may raise rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class, or due to marital status, age, public assistance status, or victim status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 60 days of advance notice.
Virginia Rent Control Laws
Virginia has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class or, due to source of income or military status. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 30 days of advance notice to tenants on a month-to-month lease. Week-to-week leases require and 7 days of notice.
Washington Rent Control Laws
Washington has no statewide rent control laws. Cities and towns may enact their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
Landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a state or federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases within 90 days after a protected tenant action, like a report about housing conditions.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must provide at least 60 days of advance notice.
Washington D.C. Rent Control Laws
Washington D.C. law protects some rental units by limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent. The Office of the Tenant Advocate sets the maximum rent increase percentage annually based on inflation.
Landlords of rent-controlled units may only increase the rent when the unit complies with all local requirements. For example, the unit must be registered with the Rental Accommodations Division and compliant with all applicable regulations.
As with all states, landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. D.C. law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases based on protected tenant acts like filing a report about housing conditions.
Before increasing the rent, landlords must give advance notice equal to the amount required for a tenant to terminate, plus 30 days. The minimum is 60 days.
West Virginia Rent Control Laws
West Virginia has no statewide rent control laws. Cities and towns may enact their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
As with all states, landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Wisconsin Rent Control Laws
Wisconsin has no statewide rent control laws. State law bans cities and towns from enacting their own rent control ordinances. This means by default landlords may raise the rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose. This does not include during the lease term, unless the lease has a specific agreement otherwise.
As with all states, landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class. State law also prohibits retaliatory rent increases.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Wyoming Rent Control Laws
Wyoming has no statewide rent control laws. Cities and towns may enact their own rent control ordinances, although none have to date. This means landlords may raise rent by any amount, for any reason, as often as they choose, except during the lease term.
As with all states, landlords must avoid increasing the rent in a way that discriminates against a federal protected class.
There is no statute requiring a certain notice period for a rent increase. For most leases, 30 days’ notice from the landlord is a “good faith” and “reasonable” amount of advance notice.
Sources
- 1 Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.12(a)(2)
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If the same tenant remains in occupancy of a unit of residential real property over any 12-month period, the gross rental rate for the unit of residential real property shall not be increased in more than two increments over that 12-month period, subject to the other restrictions of this subdivision governing gross rental rate increase.
Source Link - 2 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-702
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(1) In residential tenancies, a landlord shall not increase rent more than one time in any twelve-month period of consecutive occupancy by the tenant, regardless of:
(a) Whether there is a written rental agreement for the tenancy;
(b) The length of the tenancy; and
(c) Whether the tenant’s rental agreement is for a fixed tenancy, a month-to-month tenancy, or an indefinite term.
Source Link - 3 Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148d(a)
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If a commission determines, after a hearing, that the rental charge or proposed increase in the rental charge for any housing accommodation is so excessive, based on the standards and criteria set forth in section 7-148c, as to be harsh and unconscionable, it may order that the rent be limited to such an amount as it determines to be fair and equitable. If a commission determines, after a hearing, that the housing accommodation in question fails to comply with any municipal ordinance or state statute or regulation relating to health and safety, it may order the suspension of further payment of rent by the tenant until such time as the landlord makes the necessary changes, repairs or installations so as to bring such housing accommodation into compliance with such ordinance, statute or regulation. The rent during said period shall be paid to the commission to be held in escrow subject to ordinances or provisions adopted by the town, city or borough.
Source Link - 4 Del. Code tit. 25 § 7051(a)
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A community owner may not increase a tenant’s lot rent more than once during any 12-month period, regardless of the term of the tenancy or the term of the rental agreement.
Source Link - 5 Idaho Code § 55-2006(3)
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(3) A landlord shall give written notice of such change to each affected homeowner at least ninety (90) days prior to any amendment to the rental agreement. The landlord may not amend the rental agreement or rules more frequently than once in a six (6) month period.
Source Link - 6 Me. Stat. tit. 14 § 6016
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Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability. Any violation caused by the tenant, his family, guests or invitees shall not bar a rent increase. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section shall be liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
Source Link - 7 Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186 § 15C
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No lease relating to residential real estate shall contain a provision which obligates a lessee to make payments to the lessor on account of an increased real estate tax levied during the term of the lease, unless such provision expressly sets forth (1) that the lessee shall be obligated to pay only that proportion of such increased tax as the unit leased by him bears to the whole of the real estate so taxed, (2) the exact percentage of any such increase which the lessee shall pay, and (3) that if the lessor obtains an abatement of the real estate tax levied on the whole of the real estate of which the unit leased by the lessee is a part, a proportionate share of such abatement, less reasonable attorney’s fees, if any, shall be refunded to said lessee. Any provision of a lease in violation of the provisions of this section shall be deemed to be against public policy and void.If the exact percentage of any such increased tax contained in such a provision is found to exceed that proportion of such increased tax as the lessee’s unit bears to the whole of the real estate so taxed, then the lessor shall return to the lessee that amount of the tax payment collected from the lessee which exceeded the lessee’s proportionate share of the increased tax, plus interest calculated at the rate of five per cent per year from the date of collection.
Source Link - 8 Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.633(1)(l)
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A rental agreement shall not include a provision that does 1 or more of the following:
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(l) Provides that a lessor may alter a provision of the rental agreement after its commencement without the written consent of the tenant, or, in the case of a rental agreement between a consumer cooperative that provides housing and a member of the consumer cooperative, without the approval of the board of directors of the cooperative or other appropriate body elected by members who are also tenants of the cooperative, except that an agreement may provide for the following types of adjustments to be made upon written notice of not less than 30 days:
(i) Changes required by federal, state, or local law or rule or regulation.
(ii) Changes in rules relating to the property that are required to protect the physical health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of tenants and guests.
(iii) Changes in the amount of rental payments to cover additional costs in operating the rental premises incurred by the lessor because of increases in ad valorem property taxes, charges for the electricity, heating fuel, water, or sanitary sewer services consumed at the property, or increases in premiums paid for liability, fire, or worker compensation insurance.
Source Link - 9 Minn. Stat. § 327C.06(3)
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A park owner may impose only two rent increases on a resident in any 12-month period.
Source Link - 10 ORS § 90.323(2)(a)
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During any tenancy other than week-to-week, the landlord may not increase the rent:
(a) During the first year after the tenancy begins.
Source Link - 11 D.C. Code § 42-3502.08(a)(1)
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Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, the rent for any rental unit shall not be increased above the base rent unless:
(A) The rental unit and the common elements are in substantial compliance with the housing regulations, if noncompliance is not the result of tenant neglect or misconduct. Evidence of substantial noncompliance shall be limited to housing regulations violation notices issued by the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and other offers of proof the Rental Housing Commission shall consider acceptable through its rulemaking procedures;
(B) The housing accommodation is registered in accordance with § 42-3502.05;
(C) The housing provider of the housing accommodation is properly licensed under a statute or regulations if the statute or regulations require licensing;
(D) The manager of the accommodation, when other than the housing provider, is properly registered under the housing regulations if the regulations require registration;
(E) Notice of the increase complies with § 42-3509.04;
(F) The housing provider has provided a tenant with written notice of the maximum standard rent increase that applies to an elderly tenant or a tenant with a disability and the means by which a tenant may establish elderly or disability status as set forth in § 42-3502.24(d), as provided by the Rent Administrator pursuant to § 42-3502.24(f), and has not required a tenant to provide more proof of age or disability than the minimum information necessary to establish that status; and
(G) The housing provider, if a nonresident of the District, has appointed and maintained a registered agent pursuant to section 203 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
Source Link - 12 Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290(a) & (b)
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(a) While rent is current, the landlord or the tenant may terminate a week to week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least 14 days before the termination date specified in the notice.
(b) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month to month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least 30 days before the rental due date specified in the notice.
Source Link - 13 Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1375(A) & (B)
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A. The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least ten days prior to the termination date specified in the notice.
B. The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the notice.
Source Link - 14 Ark. Code § 18-17-704(a) & (b)
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(a) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least seven (7) days before the termination date specified in the notice.
(b) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty (30) days before the termination date specified in the notice.
Source Link - 15 Cal. Civ. Code § 827(b)(2) & (b)(3)
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(2) If the proposed rent increase for that tenant is 10 percent or less of the rental amount charged to that tenant at any time during the 12 months before the effective date of the increase, either in and of itself or when combined with any other rent increases for the 12 months before the effective date of the increase, the notice shall be delivered at least 30 days before the effective date of the increase, and subject to Section 1013 of the Code of Civil Procedure if served by mail.
(3)(A) If the proposed rent increase for that tenant is greater than 10 percent of the rental amount charged to that tenant at any time during the 12 months before the effective date of the increase, either in and of itself or when combined with any other rent increases for the 12 months before the effective date of the increase, the notice shall be delivered at least 90 days before the effective date of the increase, and subject to Section 1013 of the Code of Civil Procedure if served by mail.
(B) If the proposed rent increase for that tenant is caused by a change in a tenant’s income or family composition as determined by a recertification required by statute or regulation, the notice shall be delivered at least 30 days before the effective date of the increase as described in paragraph (2), and subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not apply.
Source Link - 16 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-701(2)(a)
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Notwithstanding any other law, in a residential tenancy in which there is no written agreement between the landlord and tenant, a landlord may increase the rent only upon at least sixty days’ written notice to the tenant.
Source Link - 17 Del. Code tit. 25 § 7051(c)(1)
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(c)(1) A community owner must provide written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days, but no more than 120 days, before the first day the increased amount of rent is due, to all of the following:
a. Each affected homeowner.
b. The homeowners’ association, if 1 exists.
c. DEMHRA.
Source Link - 18 Del. Code tit. 25 § 5107(a)
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(a) If the landlord intends to renew the rental agreement subject to amended or modified provisions, the landlord shall give the tenant a minimum of 60 days’ written notice prior to the expiration of the rental agreement that the agreement shall be renewed subject to amended or modified provisions, including, but not limited to, amended provisions relating to the length of term or the amount of security deposit or rent. Such notice shall specify the modified or amended provisions, the amount of any rent or security deposit and the date on which any modifications or amendments shall take effect.
Source Link - 19 Ga. Code § 44-7-7
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Sixty days’ notice from the landlord or 30 days’ notice from the tenant is necessary to terminate a tenancy at will.
Source Link - 20 Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(d) & (e)
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(d) When the tenancy is from month to month, the amount of rent for such tenancy shall not be increased by the landlord without written notice given forty-five consecutive days prior to the effective date of the increase.
(e) When the tenancy is less than month to month, the amount of rent for such tenancy shall not be increased by the landlord without written notice given fifteen consecutive days prior to the effective date of the increase.
Source Link - 21 Idaho Code § 55-307(3)
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Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, in all leases of residential property, or of any interest therein, the landlord shall provide the tenant written notice of any increase in the amount of rent charged or of the landlord’s intention of nonrenewal of the lease at least thirty (30) days before:
(a) Such nonrenewal of the lease; or
(b) Such increase in the amount of rent charged is intended to take effect.
- 22 Idaho Code § 55-2006(1)
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A landlord may increase or decrease rents after expiration of the lease term, but only with ninety (90) days’ written notice to the residents. Such written notice shall be sent by first class mail, certified mail or personal delivery.
Source Link - 23 Ind. Code § 32-31-5-4
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Unless otherwise provided by a written rental agreement between a landlord and tenant, a landlord shall give the tenant at least thirty (30) days written notice before modifying the rental agreement.
Source Link - 24 Iowa Code § 562A.13(5)
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Each tenant shall be notified, in writing, of any rent increase at least thirty days before the effective date. Such effective date shall not be sooner than the expiration date of original rental agreement or any renewal or extension thereof.
Source Link - 25 Kan. Stat. § 58-25,109(f)
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Each tenant shall be notified, in writing, of any rent increase at least 60 days before the effective date. Such effective date shall not be sooner than the expiration date of the original rental agreement or any renewal or extension thereof.
Source Link - 26 Kan. Stat. § 58-2504
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Thirty days’ notice in writing is necessary to be given by either party before he or she can terminate a tenancy at will, or from one period to another of three months or less; but where in any case rent is reserved payable at intervals of less than thirty days, the length of notice need not be greater than such interval between the days of payment: Provided, however, That when premises are furnished or let by an employer to an employee, said tenancy shall cease and determine ten days after written notice to vacate: Provided further, That not more than fifteen (15) days’ notice in writing by a tenant shall be necessary to terminate any tenancy as described in this section of persons in the military service of the United States in which the termination of tenancy is necessitated by military orders.
Source Link - 27 Me. Stat. tit. 10 § 9093(2)
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The park owner or operator must give at least 30 days’ written notice to all tenants before changing any rules or increasing any fees, charges or assessments.
Source Link - 28 Me. Stat. tit. 14 § 6015(1)
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Except as provided in subsection 2, rent or mandatory recurring fees charged for residential estates may be increased by the landlord only after providing at least 45 days’ written notice to the tenant. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section is liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the tenant, with interest, and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Source Link - 29 Me. Stat. tit. 14 § 6015(2)
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If rent charged for a residential estate is increased by the landlord by 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 75 days’ written notice to the tenant. If the landlord increases rent more than once in a 12-month period, and the increases add up to a total increase of 10% or more, the landlord must provide at least 75 days’ written notice prior to any increase that brings the total increase in rent to 10% or more. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this subsection is liable for the return, with interest, of any sums unlawfully obtained from the tenant and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Source Link - 30 Md. Real Prop. § 8-209(3)
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A landlord shall provide the notice required under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
(i) For tenancies for a term of more than 1 month, at least 90 days in advance of the rent increase;
(ii) For tenancies for a term of more than 1 week, but not more than 1 month, at least 60 days in advance of the rent increase; and
(iii) For tenancies for a term of 1 week or less:
1. At least 7 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties have a written lease; or
2. At least 21 days in advance of the rent increase if the parties do not have a written lease.
Source Link - 31 Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186 § 12
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Estates at will may be determined by either party by three months’ notice in writing for that purpose given to the other party; and, if the rent reserved is payable at periods of less than three months, the time of such notice shall be sufficient if it is equal to the interval between the days of payment or thirty days, whichever is longer.
Source Link - 32 Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.633(1)(l)
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A rental agreement shall not include a provision that does 1 or more of the following:…
(l) Provides that a lessor may alter a provision of the rental agreement after its commencement without the written consent of the tenant, or, in the case of a rental agreement between a consumer cooperative that provides housing and a member of the consumer cooperative, without the approval of the board of directors of the cooperative or other appropriate body elected by members who are also tenants of the cooperative, except that an agreement may provide for the following types of adjustments to be made upon written notice of not less than 30 days:
(i) Changes required by federal, state, or local law or rule or regulation.
(ii) Changes in rules relating to the property that are required to protect the physical health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of tenants and guests.
(iii) Changes in the amount of rental payments to cover additional costs in operating the rental premises incurred by the lessor because of increases in ad valorem property taxes, charges for the electricity, heating fuel, water, or sanitary sewer services consumed at the property, or increases in premiums paid for liability, fire, or worker compensation insurance.
Source Link - 33 Minn. Stat. § 327C.06(1)
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No increase in the amount of the periodic rental payment due from a resident shall be valid unless the park owner gives the resident 60 days’ written notice of the increase.
Source Link - 34 Minn. Stat. § 504B.135
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A tenancy at will may be terminated by either party by giving notice in writing. The time of the notice must be at least as long as the interval between the time rent is due or three months, whichever is less.
Source Link - 35 MS Code § 89-8-19
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The landlord…may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by written notice…at least seven (7) days prior…a month-to-month tenancy…at least thirty (30) days prior…
Source Link - 36 Mo. Rev. Stat. § 700.600
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A landlord of a manufactured or mobile home land lease community shall provide written notice to all of the community’s tenants who own their manufactured or mobile homes at least one hundred twenty days prior to requiring such tenants to vacate the property due to a change in use of the property. In cases where more than one hundred twenty days remain on a current lease, the longer time period shall apply for purposes of providing notice pursuant to this section. The landlord shall not increase the rent, except for a rent increase based solely on an increase in property taxes, for any tenant of the manufactured or mobile home land lease community during the sixty-day period prior to providing such notice or at any time after providing such notice.
Source Link - 37 Mont. Code § 70-24-441
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(1) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least 7 days before the termination date specified in the notice.
(2) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by giving to the other at any time during the tenancy at least 30 days’ notice in writing prior to the date designated in the notice for the termination of the tenancy.
(3) The tenancy terminates on the date designated and without regard to the expiration of the period for which, by the terms of the tenancy, rents are to be paid. Unless otherwise agreed, rent is uniformly apportionable from day to day.
Source Link - 38 Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1490
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Each tenant shall be notified in writing of any rent increase by actual notice or by United States mail at least sixty days prior to the effective date of the increase.
Source Link - 39 Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1437(1) & (2)
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(1) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least seven days prior to the termination date specified in the notice.
(2) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the notice.
Source Link - 40 Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.300
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The landlord may not increase the rent payable by a tenant unless the landlord serves the tenant with a written notice, 60 days or, in the case of any periodic tenancy of less than 1 month, 30 days in advance of the first rental payment to be increased, advising the tenant of the increase.
Source Link - 41 N.H. Rev. Stat. § 205-A:6(I)
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A manufactured housing park owner or operator shall fully disclose in writing all terms and conditions of the tenancy including rental, utility and service charges, prior to entering into a rental agreement with a prospective tenant. No charges so disclosed may be increased by the park owner or operator without an explanation for the increase and specifying the date of implementation of said increase, which date shall be no less than 60 days after written notice to the tenant, and providing notice of the opportunity for voluntary private mediation of the increase under the Manufactured Housing Consumer Action Program. Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed to permit a park owner or operator to vary the terms of a written or oral rental agreement without the express written consent of the tenant.
Source Link - 42 N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2(IV)
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A tenant’s refusal to agree to a change in the existing rental agreement calling for an increase in the amount of rent shall constitute good cause for eviction under paragraph II(e) of this section, provided that the landlord provided the tenant with written notice of the amount and effective date of the rent increase at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the increase.
Source Link - 43 N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.2
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No judgment of possession shall be entered for any premises covered by section 2 of this act, except in the nonpayment of rent under subsection a. or f. of section 2, unless the landlord has made written demand and given written notice for delivery of possession of the premises. The following notice shall be required:
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e. For an action alleging refusal of acceptance of reasonable lease changes under subsection i. of section 2, one month’s notice prior to institution of action.
Source Link - 44 N.M. Stat. § 47-8-15(F)
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An owner may increase the rent payable by the resident in a month-to-month residency by providing written notice to the resident of the proposed increase at least thirty days prior to the periodic rental date specified in the rental agreement or, in the case of a fixed term residency, at least thirty days prior to the end of the term. In the case of a periodic residency of less than one month, written notice shall be provided at least one rental period in advance of the first rental payment to be increased.
Source Link - 45 N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-C(1)(a) & (2)
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1. (a) Whenever a landlord intends to offer to renew the tenancy of an occupant in a residential dwelling unit with a rent increase equal to or greater than five percent above the current rent, or the landlord does not intend to renew the tenancy, the landlord shall provide written notice as required in subdivision two of this section.
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2.(a) For the purposes of this section, the required notice shall be based on the cumulative amount of time the tenant has occupied the residence or the length of the tenancy in each lease, whichever is longer.
(b) If the tenant has occupied the unit for less than one year and does not have a lease term of at least one year, the landlord shall provide at least thirty days’ notice.
(c) If the tenant has occupied the unit for more than one year but less than two years, or has a lease term of at least one year but less than two years, the landlord shall provide at least sixty days’ notice.
(d) If the tenant has occupied the unit for more than two years or has a lease term of at least two years, the landlord shall provide at least ninety days’ notice.
Source Link - 46 N.D. Cent. Code § 47-10-28(7)
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A person that purchases an existing mobile home park may not increase the monthly tenant rental obligation for six months if the rental amount was increased within the sixty-day period before the date the new owner acquired ownership of the park. Any month-to-month tenancy agreement must provide a minimum of ninety days’ notice to the tenant before any rent increase is effective.
Source Link - 47 N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07
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In all leases of land or tenements, or of any interest therein, from month to month, the landlord may change the terms of the lease to take effect at the expiration of the month upon giving notice in writing at least thirty days before the expiration of the month. The notice, when served upon the tenant, shall operate and be effectual to create and establish as a part of the lease the terms, rent, and conditions specified in the notice, if the tenant shall continue to hold the premises after the expiration of the month. For the purpose of this section, notice may be served in any reasonable manner which actually informs the tenant of the changes in the terms of the lease.
Source Link - 48 ORS § 90.323(1) & (2)
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(1) If a tenancy is a week-to-week tenancy, the landlord may not increase the rent without giving the tenant written notice at least seven days prior to the effective date of the rent increase.
(2) During any tenancy other than week-to-week, the landlord may not increase the rent:
(a) During the first year after the tenancy begins.
(b) At any time after the first year of the tenancy without giving the tenant written notice at least 90 days prior to the effective date of the rent increase.
(c) More than once in any 12-month period.
(d) Except as permitted under subsection (5) of this section, by a percentage greater than the maximum calculated under ORS 90.324 (1).
Source Link - 49 R.I. Gen. Laws § 16.1(a) & (b)
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(a) Prior to an increase in rent being imposed by a landlord for a residential tenancy, excluding an independent living facility, assisted living facility, or congregate care facility, notice of the increase shall be given in writing to any tenant by a landlord at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of the increase.
(b) A landlord must of a residential tenancy, excluding an independent living facility, assisted living facility, or congregate care facility shall give at least one hundred twenty (120) days notice to month to month tenants over the age of sixty-two (62) years, before raising the rent.
Source Link - 50 S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13
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In all leases of lands or tenements or of any interest therein from month to month the landlord may, upon giving notice in writing at least thirty days before the expiration of the month, modify the terms of the lease to take effect at the expiration of the month. The notice, when served upon the tenant, shall of itself operate and be effectual to create and establish as a part of the lease the terms, rent, and conditions specified in the notice, if the tenant shall continue to hold the premises after the expiration of the month. The tenant may terminate his lease effective the first day of the next month by providing notice of termination to the landlord within fifteen days of receipt by the tenant of the notice of modification.
Source Link - 51 Vt. Stat. tit. 9 § 4455
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An increase in rent shall take effect on the first day of the rental period following no less than 60 days’ actual notice to the tenant.
Source Link - 52 Va. Code § 55.1-1204(k)
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A landlord who owns more than four rental dwelling units or more than a 10 percent interest in more than four rental dwelling units, whether individually or through a business entity, in the Commonwealth, shall be required to provide written notice to any tenant who has the option to renew a rental agreement or whose rental agreement contains an automatic renewal provision of any increase in rent during the subsequent rental agreement term. Such notice shall be provided to the tenant no less than 60 days prior to the end of the rental agreement term. This subsection shall not apply to any periodic tenancy created pursuant to subsection C of § 55.1-1253.
Source Link - 53 Va. Code § 55.1-1253(a)
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The landlord or the tenant may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by serving a written notice on the other at least seven days prior to the next rent due date. The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by serving a written notice on the other at least 30 days prior to the next rent due date, unless the rental agreement provides for a different notice period. The landlord and the tenant may agree in writing to an early termination of a rental agreement. In the event that no such agreement is reached, the provisions of § 55.1-1251 shall control.
Source Link - 54 Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.140
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(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a landlord shall provide a minimum of sixty days’ prior written notice of an increase in the amount of rent to each affected tenant, and any increase in the amount of rent may not become effective prior to the completion of the term of the rental agreement.
(b) If the rental agreement governs a subsidized tenancy where the amount of rent is based on the income of the tenant or circumstances specific to the subsidized household, a landlord shall provide a minimum of thirty days’ prior written notice of an increase in the amount of rent to each affected tenant. An increase in the amount of rent may become effective upon completion of the term of the rental agreement or sooner upon mutual consent.
Source Link - 55 D.C. Code § 42–3509.04(b)
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No rent increases, whether under this chapter, the Rental Accommodations Act of 1975, the Rental Housing Act of 1977, the Rental Housing Act of 1980, or any administrative decisions issued under these acts, shall be effective until the first day on which rent is normally paid occurring more than 60 calendar days after the notice of the increase is given to the tenant, or, if the notice was provided before January 1, 2024, more than 30 days after the notice of the increase is given to the tenant; provided, that the requirements of § 42-3505.54(b) are met.
Source Link - 56 D.C. Code § 42–3505.54(b)
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A housing provider shall not place or cause to be placed in a residential lease or rental agreement a requirement that the tenant provide more than a 30-day notice to the housing provider of the tenant’s intention to vacate the premises, unless the lease or agreement also requires the housing provider to provide the tenant with a written notice of any rent increase that is at least 30 days more than that time period.
Source Link - 57 Cal. Civ. Code § 1947.12(a)(2)
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If the same tenant remains in occupancy of a unit of residential real property over any 12-month period, the gross rental rate for the unit of residential real property shall not be increased in more than two increments over that 12-month period, subject to the other restrictions of this subdivision governing gross rental rate increase.
Source Link - 58 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-702(1)
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In residential tenancies, a landlord shall not increase rent more than one time in any twelve-month period of consecutive occupancy by the tenant, regardless of: (a) Whether there is a written rental agreement for the tenancy; (b) The length of the tenancy; and (c) Whether the tenant’s rental agreement is for a fixed tenancy, a month-to-month tenancy, or an indefinite term.
Source Link - 59 Del. Code tit. 25 § 7051
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(a) A community owner may not increase a tenant’s lot rent more than once during any 12-month period, regardless of the term of the tenancy or the term of the rental agreement.
(b) A community owner may only increase rent if the rent increase complies with all of the following:
(1) Any lease provision providing for a specific amount of rent for a specific period of time.
(2) The applicable requirements of this chapter.
(c)(1) A community owner must provide written notice of a rent increase at least 90 days, but no more than 120 days, before the first day the increased amount of rent is due, to all of the following:a. Each affected homeowner.
b. The homeowners’ association, if 1 exists.c. DEMHRA.
(2) The notice under paragraph (c)(1) of this section must identify all affected homeowners by lot number, name, group, or phase. If the affected homeowners are not identified by name, the community owner shall make the names and addresses available, upon request, to any affected homeowner, homeowners’ association, or DEMHRA.
Source Link - 60 Idaho Code § 55-2006(1) - (3)
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(1) A landlord may increase or decrease rents after expiration of the lease term, but only with ninety (90) days’ written notice to the residents. Such written notice shall be sent by first class mail, certified mail or personal delivery.
(2) Rental increases shall be uniform throughout the community. When rents within a community are structured by reason of lot or home size, amenities, lot location or otherwise, rental increases shall be uniform among all homes in the same rent tier.
(3) A landlord shall give written notice of such change to each affected homeowner at least ninety (90) days prior to any amendment to the rental agreement. The landlord may not amend the rental agreement or rules more frequently than once in a six (6) month period.
Source Link - 61 Me. Stat. tit. 14 § 6016
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Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability. Any violation caused by the tenant, his family, guests or invitees shall not bar a rent increase. A written or oral waiver of this requirement is against public policy and is void. Any person in violation of this section shall be liable for the return of any sums unlawfully obtained from the lessee, with interest and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
Source Link - 62 Or. Office of Econ. Analysis - Rent Stabilization Notice (2025)
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By Sept. 30 of each year, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis is responsible for calculating and publishing the maximum annual rent increase percentage allowed by law for the following calendar year. This amount is 7% plus the annual 12-month average change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as most recently published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, or 10%, whichever is lower. For more information please see Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 90, including 90.323, 90.324, and 90.600 specifically regarding rent stabilization.
The allowable annual rent increase in 2025 is 10.0%.
Only one rent increase may be issued in any 12-month period.
The allowable rent increase percentage for the previous year, 2024, was 10.0%.
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