How much notice must a landlord give before increasing rent?
Written notice, at least 6 months before the increase takes effect for a monthly or fixed-term tenancy, and at least 8 weeks for a week-to-week tenancy. The increase takes effect on the first day of a rental period, the day rent is due. Rent may be increased no more than once in a 12-month period, and not at all during the first 12 months of the agreement; Residential Tenancies treats a new agreement with the same tenant for the same unit as one continuous tenancy, so those first 12 months run from the first agreement (Policy 13-001). There is no cap on the amount. The notice must be on the official form, signed, and must state the effective date, the amount of the increase, and the new rent (s.16(4), s.34), and the notice period counts from when it is served under section 35. One exception: where the landlord adds a service or benefit not provided before, such as a parking space, the landlord and tenant may agree in writing to an increase for it without this notice (s.16(7)).
- Where this comes from
- Section 16(2) and 16(3), Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 (Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Last reviewed