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A Rent Increase Notice is a formal written notification that landlords must give tenants when they plan to raise the rent. Under NZ's Residential Tenancies Act, landlords need to provide this notice at least 60 days before any rent increase takes effect, and they can only raise rent once every 12 months.

The notice must clearly state the new rent amount, when it starts, and how it was calculated. For tenants in social housing or K��inga Ora homes, special rules apply about how much the rent can increase based on their income. This legal requirement helps protect both landlords and tenants by ensuring rent changes are transparent and fair.

Use a Rent Increase Notice when you need to adjust rental rates for your residential property in New Zealand. The most common timing is during lease renewal periods or when market conditions change significantly. Private landlords, property managers, and housing providers all need this notice to legally increase rent.

Send this notice immediately after deciding on a rent increase, making sure to give tenants the required 60-day notice period. Timing matters - if you're planning a January rent increase, you'll need to send the notice in November. Remember to check when you last increased the rent, as the 12-month minimum period between increases must be followed.

• Notice Of Rent Increase Form: Standard formal template meeting basic legal requirements
• Landlord Friendly Rent Increase Letter: Detailed explanation with market justification
• Letter To Raise Rent For Tenant: Simplified format for clear tenant communication
• Raise Rent Notice: Concise version for straightforward increases
• Letter To Raise Rent: Professional format with comprehensive terms

• Private Landlords: Issue Rent Increase Notices for their residential properties, ensuring compliance with tenancy laws
• Property Managers: Draft and send notices on behalf of property owners, managing the timing and documentation
• Tenants: Receive and acknowledge these notices, with rights to verify compliance with legal requirements
• Social Housing Providers: Issue specialized notices following income-related rent calculations
• Tenancy Tribunal: Oversees disputes about rent increases and ensures notices meet legal standards
• Legal Advisors: Help landlords draft compliant notices and assist tenants in understanding their rights

• Current Rent Details: Gather existing rental amount, payment frequency, and date of last increase
• Timing Check: Confirm it's been 12 months since the last increase and plan for 60-day notice period
• Market Research: Document local rental rates to justify your proposed increase amount
• Tenant Information: Collect current tenant names, property address, and tenancy agreement details
• Calculation Method: Note how you determined the new rent amount, especially for income-related rentals
• Documentation: Use our platform to generate a legally-compliant notice that includes all required elements
• Delivery Method: Plan how you'll provide the notice (email, post, or in person) with proof of service

• Property Details: Full address of the rental property and current tenant names
• Current Rent: Existing rental amount and payment frequency (weekly/fortnightly/monthly)
• New Rent Amount: Clearly stated new rental figure with GST details if applicable
• Effective Date: Specific date when the increase takes effect (minimum 60 days from notice)
• Calculation Method: Explanation of how the new rent was determined (especially for income-related rent)
• Compliance Statement: Confirmation of 12-month period since last increase
• Landlord Details: Full name and contact information of property owner or agent
• Service Method: How and when the notice was delivered to tenant

A Rent Increase Notice differs significantly from a Notice of Rent Due. While both relate to rental payments, they serve distinct purposes in landlord-tenant relationships.

• Timing and Purpose: A Rent Increase Notice is forward-looking, giving 60 days' notice of a future change, while a Notice of Rent Due addresses an immediate payment issue
• Legal Requirements: Rent Increase Notices must follow strict timing rules (12-month minimum between increases), whereas Rent Due notices can be issued whenever payment is late
• Content Focus: Increase notices detail new amounts and calculation methods, while due notices specify overdue amounts and payment deadlines
• Tenant Rights: Rent increases can be challenged through the Tenancy Tribunal if improper, but rent due notices simply enforce existing agreements
• Follow-up Actions: An increase notice leads to adjusted regular payments, while a due notice might escalate to debt collection or eviction proceedings