Rent increase conditions

When you set up a rent increase, Cubbi works out the earliest date the new rent can legally start. It is the first date that meets all three of these rules:

  1. Minimum notice period. Your renter must get the full notice period, starting the day after the notice is delivered. The increase can start the day after it ends.
  2. Minimum time between increases. Rent can only increase so often: 12 months in most states, measured from when the last increase took effect. In QLD this applies to the property, even across different renters.
  3. Fixed term leases. In most states, rent can't increase during a fixed term unless the lease itself allows it. If your lease has a rent increase clause, the clause sets when.

The table below shows the numbers for each state. You don't need to calculate any of this: Cubbi does it for you.

State/

Territory

 Minimum Notice Period Minimum Time Between Increases Can Increase via Lease Renewal Without Notice? Increase during fixed term? Legislation Notes
VIC 90 days 12 months ❌ No — must always give formal notice No, unless it's written into the lease.

Cubbi blog

Consumer Affairs VIC

RTA - SEC 44

 Increase tied to a tenancy, not property.
NSW 60 days 12 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal Yes

NSW Fair Trading


RTA - SEC 41

 Renewal alone doesn’t replace notice.
QLD 2 months

12 months

(tied to property, not tenancy)

 ✅ Yes — fully signed renewal can include increased rent without separate notice however the 12 months rule still applies. No, unless it's written into the lease.

Residential Tenancies Authority QLD


RTA - SEC 91

 Increase tied to a property, not tenancy.
SA 60 days 12 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal No, unless it's written into the lease.

Consumer and Business Services SA


RTA - SEC 55

 60 days’ written notice must be given, regardless of whether the increase comes with a lease extension offer or not.
WA 60 days 12 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal No, unless it's written into the lease.

Consumer Protection WA


RTA - SEC 30

 Renewal doesn’t replace notice requirement.
TAS 60 days 12 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal No, unless it's written into the lease.

Tasmanian Government - Renting


RTA - SEC 20

 Rent increase still limited to once every 12 months.
NT 30 days 6 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal No, unless it's written into the lease.

Northern Territory Consumer Affairs


RTA - SEC 41

 Shorter time between increases.
ACT 8 weeks 12 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal Yes

ACT.gov.au


RTA Part 5

General Rules (Apply in All States)

  • 📬 All notices must be in writing, and it’s best practice to keep proof of delivery.
  • 📅 Minimum time between increases applies per property or per tenancy depending on the state — check the relevant link for details.
  • The notice period starts the day after notice was given. The increase can start the day after the last day of the notice period.

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