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

Consumer Affairs VIC


RTA - SEC 44

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

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.

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

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

Consumer Protection WA


RTA - SEC 30

Renewal doesn’t replace notice requirement.
TAS 60 days 12 months ❌ No — notice required even with renewal

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

Northern Territory Consumer Affairs


RTA - SEC 41

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

ACT.gov.au


RTA Part 5



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.