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Before any rent increase, landlords should always provide a tenant with enough notice. If you pay rent weekly or monthly, a minimum of one month's notice must be given. For a yearly tenancy, 6 months' notice must be provided.

This year, the rules say rents can be increased by last September's Consumer Price Index (CPI), plus an extra 1%. The CPI is a common measure of inflation and in September 2021 was 3.1%. This means that most rents will increase by 4.1% from April 2022.

What to include in a rent increase letter Date of the rent increase letter. Name and information of the tenant and landlord. Property address and unit number (if applicable). Reference the expiration date of the existing lease. Current rent amount. Amount of rent increase. Date the rent increase will go into effect.

In California, when rental property owners increase a tenant's rent more than 10 percent, the owner must provide the tenant with a 60-day advance written notice. For an increase in rent that is greater than 10 percent, owners must provide tenants with at least 60- days' advance notice.

I wanted to send a note as my lease is expiring in # months and I'd love to get some clarity on the renewal. I've enjoyed my time in this apartment and would love to stay another # years. Given my good standing as a tenant, could we renew at the same rate? Happy to sign a renewal now, if we come to an agreement.

The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) restricts rent increases in any 12-month period to no more than 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living (CPI), or 10%, whichever is lower. For increases that take effect on or after Aug. 1, 2022, due to inflation, all the applicable CPIs are 5% or greater.

Use this step-by-step guide to help you draft the letter to your landlord negotiating a lower rent. State your intent.Emphasize your value.Use research to back your request.Consider including your personal situation.Provide next steps.