RenterIQRent increases in Western Australia
A landlord can't raise your rent whenever they feel like it. In Western Australia, rent increases are limited by how often they can happen and how much notice you must be given — rules set and published by Consumer Protection WA.
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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 Western Australia are defined by Consumer Protection WA.
What to check before you accept
Check that you were given the correct written notice and that the timing follows the Western Australia rules. It can also help to compare the new rent against similar nearby properties. If something doesn't look right, Consumer Protection WA can explain your options — you don't have to simply accept an increase that wasn't done properly.
Consumer Protection WA — official renting information · phone 1300 30 40 54. They set and publish the exact rules that apply to your tenancy.
Common questions — Western Australia
Western Australia sets a minimum written-notice period for rent increases, published by Consumer Protection WA. 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 Protection WA publishes the current limits and frequency rules for Western Australia.