Rent Increase Notice Laws by State
A landlord who wants to raise the rent on a month-to-month (periodic) tenancy usually has to tell the tenant in writing before the new amount takes effect. Many states set a minimum amount of advance notice by statute. Where no statute addresses rent increases directly, the notice needed to end a month-to-month tenancy often works as the practical minimum. A fixed-term lease is different: the rent generally stays as written until the lease ends, unless the lease itself allows an increase.
49 states and DC compared. Last checked .
At a glance
- Notice for month-to-month increase: range
- 15 days to 90 days
- Across the 22 jurisdictions with a single statewide figure.
- Statewide rent increase cap
- 5 of 39
- States and DC where the answer is yes or yes in some cases.
Compare rent increase notice laws
This guide compares the base notice period for month-to-month rent increases in each state, whether a longer notice period applies to larger increases or longer tenancies, and whether the state caps how much rent can go up statewide. Cities and counties can have their own rent control or notice rules, so local law may add to what is shown here.
50 of 50 shown
| Longer notice rule | Sources | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAlabama | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| AKAlaska | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | Not listed | |
| AZArizona | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| ARArkansas | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| CACalifornia | 30 days (90 days if over 10%) | 90 days if increase is over 10% in 12 monthsAn increase caused by a required income or household recertification needs only 30 days. | Yes: 5% plus inflation, max 10% | |
| COColorado | 60 days (no written agreement) | No; 60 days for any increaseRent may be raised only once in any 12-month period of consecutive occupancy, with or without a written agreement. | No statewide cap | |
| CTConnecticut | 1 rental period (one full month) | 45 days for leases longer than one monthThe 45-day rule applies to rental agreements entered into, renewed or extended on or after October 1, 2024. | Not listed | |
| DEDelaware | 60 days | No; 60 days for any changeIf the tenant does not give notice to terminate at least 45 days before the term ends, the new terms are deemed accepted. | Not listed | |
| DCDistrict of Columbia | 60 days | No; 60 days for any increase | Yes: rent-stabilized units only | |
| FLFlorida | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| GAGeorgia | No specific statute; 60 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| HIHawaii | 45 days | No; 45 days for any increaseTenancies shorter than month to month need 15 consecutive days' written notice. | Not listed | |
| IDIdaho | 30 days | No; 30 days for any increase | No statewide cap | |
| ILIllinois | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| INIndiana | 30 days | No; 30 days for any change | No statewide cap | |
| IAIowa | 30 days | No; 30 days for any increase | No statewide cap | |
| KSKansas | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| KYKentucky | No specific statute; 30 days or 1 month to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| LALouisiana | No specific statute; 10 days to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| MEMaine | 45 days | 75 days for increases of 10% or moreIncreases within a 12-month period are added together. Does not apply to certain deed-restricted or subsidized housing. | No statewide cap | |
| MDMaryland | 60 days | 90 days for terms longer than 1 monthThe longer period depends on the lease term, not on the size of the increase. | No statewide cap | |
| MAMassachusetts | No specific statute; 30 days or 1 period to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| MIMichigan | No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| MNMinnesota | No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| MSMississippi | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| MOMissouri | No specific statute; 1 month to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| MTMontana | 15 days before end of month | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| NENebraska | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| NVNevada | 60 days | No; 60 days for any increaseThe 60-day period applies regardless of the size of the increase. | No statewide cap | |
| NHNew Hampshire | 30 days | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| NJNew Jersey | 1 month (notice to quit and notice of increase) | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap (must not be unconscionable) | |
| NMNew Mexico | 30 days | No; 30 days for any increaseThe 30-day period applies regardless of the size of the increase. | No statewide cap | |
| NYNew York | 30 days (increases of 5% or more) | 60 days after 1 year, 90 days after 2 yearsBased on the longer of total occupancy or lease length. The notice rule applies only to increases of 5% or more. | Conditional: Good Cause Eviction units only | |
| NCNorth Carolina | No specific statute; 7 days to end tenancy | No longer notice ruleNo statute sets a longer notice period for larger increases or longer tenancies. | No statewide cap | |
| NDNorth Dakota | 30 days | No; 30 days for any increaseThe statute sets one 30-day rule regardless of the size of the increase. | No statewide cap | |
| OHOhio | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | Not listed | |
| OKOklahoma | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| OROregon | 90 days | No; 90 days for any increaseThe 90-day rule applies to all increases on tenancies other than week-to-week. Rent may be raised only once in 12 months. | Yes: 7% plus inflation, max 10% | |
| PAPennsylvania | No specific statute; 15 days to quit | Not listed | Not listed | |
| RIRhode Island | 60 days | 120 days for month-to-month tenants over 62Month-to-month tenants over age 62 must get at least 120 days' notice; this is based on age, not on the size of the increase. | Not listed | |
| SCSouth Carolina | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| SDSouth Dakota | 30 days | No; 30 days for any increaseOne 30-day rule applies. The tenant may end the lease effective the first of the next month by notice within 15 days of receiving the change. | Not listed | |
| TNTennessee | No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| TXTexas | No specific statute; 1 month to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| UTUtah | No specific statute; 15 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap | |
| VTVermont | 60 days | No; 60 days for any increaseThe statute sets one 60-day rule regardless of the size of the increase. | Not listed | |
| VAVirginia | 30 days | 60 days before renewal (90 days from July 1, 2027)Landlords with more than four units must give written notice of a rent increase for a renewal term 60 days before the lease ends (90 days from July 1, 2027). Not for periodic tenancies. | Not listed | |
| WAWashington | 90 days | No; 90 days for any increaseThe 90-day rule applies to all increases; there is no separate tier for large increases. | Yes: 7% plus inflation, max 10% | |
| WVWest Virginia | No specific statute; 1 rental period to end tenancy | Not listed | Not listed | |
| WIWisconsin | No specific statute; 28 days to end tenancy | Not listed | No statewide cap |
Wyoming is not listed because we could not confirm the current rule from the statute text.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
What this means in practice
Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.
Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.
A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.
Rent Increase Notice Laws: state by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
Can a landlord raise the rent during a fixed-term lease?
Generally no, unless the lease itself allows increases during the term. The rent written in a fixed-term lease usually applies until the lease ends. State notice rules for rent increases mainly apply to month-to-month and other periodic tenancies, and to renewals.
Does a rent increase notice have to be in writing?
Many state statutes require written notice, and a written notice is the safest way to prove the tenant was told and when. Some states also set rules on how the notice must be delivered, such as in person or by mail.
Is there a limit on how much a landlord can raise the rent?
It depends on where the property is. A small number of states have a statewide cap on annual rent increases, and some cities have local rent control. Many other states have no cap at all, and some prohibit local governments from adopting rent control.
What happens if a landlord does not give enough notice?
An increase with too little notice is generally not effective until the required notice period has passed. The tenant can usually keep paying the old rent until then. The exact consequence depends on state law and the lease.
Which states have the highest and lowest notice for month-to-month increase?
Among the 22 jurisdictions with a single statewide figure, notice for month-to-month increase ranges from 15 days (Montana) to 90 days (Oregon and Washington). The most common figure is 30 days (10 jurisdictions). Check each state's page for exceptions.
Statewide rent increase cap: which states say yes?
Of the 39 jurisdictions we checked, the answer is yes in 4 jurisdictions, in some cases in 1, no in 34. Yes: California, District of Columbia, Oregon and Washington. In some cases: New York.