RenterIQRent increases in New South Wales
A landlord can't raise your rent whenever they feel like it. In New South Wales, rent increases are limited by how often they can happen and how much notice you must be given, with the rules set and published by NSW Fair Trading.
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During a fixed-term agreement, the rent usually can't go up unless your agreement specifically allows it and sets out how. For an ongoing (periodic) agreement, NSW Fair Trading sets two firm limits:
- At least 60 days' written notice before any increase takes effect.
- Once a year at most. The rent can't be raised in the first 12 months of the agreement, and there must be at least 12 months between increases.
There's no cap on the dollar amount of an increase, but if you think one is excessive you can ask NCAT (the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal) to review it. Read the rule on NSW Fair Trading ↗
What to check before you accept
Check that you were given the correct written notice and that the timing follows the New South Wales rules. It can also help to compare the new rent against similar nearby properties. If something doesn't look right, NSW Fair Trading can explain your options, and you don't have to simply accept an increase that wasn't done properly.
NSW Fair Trading, when and how rent can be increased · phone 13 32 20. They set and publish the exact rules that apply to your tenancy.
Figures on this page checked against NSW Fair Trading. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Common questions for New South Wales
At least 60 days' written notice before the increase takes effect, according to NSW Fair Trading.
Usually only if your agreement specifically allows it and spells out how the increase works. Otherwise the rent is generally fixed for the term.
There's no cap on the dollar amount, but the rent can only go up once every 12 months (and not in the first 12 months of the agreement). If an increase seems excessive, you can ask NCAT to review it.