How much notice of a rent increase must a tenant be given?

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How much notice of a rent increase must a tenant be given?

I am on a 12 month lease that requires we give 60 days notice of our intent to stay. We received our lease renewal yesterday with a rent increase, requiring that we get the notice to their office no later than 8 days or it is assumed we are leaving. Isn’t there a minimum amount of notice required to increase our rent and get a response back from us? One week is tight.

Asked on May 25, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Virginia

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

The law does not specify any minimum notice period for a rent increase. Therefore, unless the lease itself specified a minimum notice for any increases, the landlord could provide only 8 days notice. Check your lease to see if the 60 day notice period you mention, or any other terms in the lease, provide some minimum required notice of increases. If you have difficulty understanding your rights under the lease, consult with an attorney.


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