Landlord Guide to Rent Increases: Legal Limits, Notices, and CPI Caps

Rent Increase Policies & Regulations Raising rent is necessary to cover rising property taxes, insurance premiums, and maintenance inflation. However, you must handle adjustments professionally and legally.

State Rent Control Caps * **California**: State law AB 1482 limits annual rent increases to 5% plus local CPI, or 10% max, whichever is lower, for non-exempt properties. * **Oregon**: Oregon was the first state to implement state-wide rent control, capping increases at 7% plus CPI, with a yearly maximum. * **New York**: Multi-family buildings built before 1974 are often rent-stabilized, with increases set annually by local Rent Guidelines Boards.

Writing a Rent Increase Notice Always provide a written notice at least **30 days** in advance (60 to 90 days for increases over 10%). Be polite, mention rising costs or property updates, and provide clear payment instructions for the new rate.