Rent Increase Review Checklist

Why it matters

A rent increase notice deserves a careful review before you respond, so you understand your options and your timeline.

Educational — information, not legal advice. Print or save it free.

Save the rent increase notice exactly as you received it, including the envelope or email header showing the date.
Note the date you actually received the notice, not just the date printed on it.
Confirm the notice was delivered in a way allowed under your lease.
Check your state's required notice period for a rent increase (the app shows it), and compare it to the date you received the notice.
Review your lease for any clauses about rent increases or renewal terms.
Note whether you're on a fixed-term lease or month-to-month, since this can affect your options.
Research whether your unit or building is subject to any local rent stabilization rules.
Ask your landlord in writing for clarification if any part of the notice is unclear.
Compare the new rent amount to your written lease and prior notices, and note the difference.
Decide your timeline for responding, whether that's negotiating, renewing, or planning to move.
Save all correspondence about the increase together in your Renter Shield evidence vault.
Use Renter Shield's letter generator if you want to respond, negotiate, or request more information in writing.

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