Rent increase conditions
When you use Cubbi, you don't need to know when you can increase the rent or the notice period, Cubbi handles it all for you, however if you want to check for yourself, here it is.
State/ Territory |
Minimum Notice Period | Minimum Time Between Increases | Can Increase via Lease Renewal Without Notice? | Learn More | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIC | 60 days | 12 months | ❌ No — must always give formal notice | Increase tied to a tenancy, not property. | |
| NSW | 60 days | 12 months | ❌ No — notice required even with renewal | 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. | Residential Tenancies Authority QLD |
Increase tied to a property, not tenancy. |
| SA | 60 days | 12 months | ❌ No — notice required even with renewal | Consumer and Business Services SA |
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 | Renewal doesn’t replace notice requirement. | |
| TAS | 60 days | 12 months | ❌ No — notice required even with renewal | Tasmanian Government - Renting |
Rent increase still limited to once every 12 months. |
| NT | 30 days | 6 months | ❌ No — notice required even with renewal | Northern Territory Consumer Affairs |
Shorter time between increases. |
| ACT | 8 weeks | 12 months | ❌ No — notice required even with renewal |
General Rules (Apply in All States)
- 🔒 No rent increase can occur during a fixed-term lease unless the lease agreement itself specifies the timing and amount of the increase.
- 📬 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 must always start the day after notice was given. The increase must start the day after the last day of the notice period.