RenterIQRent increases in Victoria
A landlord can't raise your rent whenever they feel like it. In Victoria, rent increases are limited by how often they can happen and how much notice you must be given — rules set and published by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
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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 ongoing (periodic) agreements, increases are allowed only at limited intervals and with proper written notice. The minimum notice period and frequency limits for Victoria are defined by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
What to check before you accept
Check that you were given the correct written notice and that the timing follows the Victoria rules. It can also help to compare the new rent against similar nearby properties. If something doesn't look right, Consumer Affairs Victoria can explain your options — you don't have to simply accept an increase that wasn't done properly.
Consumer Affairs Victoria — official renting information · phone 1300 55 81 81. They set and publish the exact rules that apply to your tenancy.
Common questions — Victoria
Victoria sets a minimum written-notice period for rent increases, published by Consumer Affairs Victoria. Ask below for the current figure for your state.
Usually only if your agreement specifically allows it and spells out how the increase works. Otherwise the rent is generally fixed for the term.
Rules differ by state and change over time. Consumer Affairs Victoria publishes the current limits and frequency rules for Victoria.