Renting Guide
How much can my landlord increase my rent by?
To help take the stress out of renting we've rounded up a simple guide around rent increases in New Zealand.
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In New Zealand, landlords can only increase your rent once every 12 months, starting from 12 months after your tenancy began.
They must provide at least 60 days' written notice before any increase takes effect. While there's no legal cap on the amount, it must be reasonable and aligned with market rates.
If you believe an increase is excessive, you can challenge it at the Tenancy Tribunal. Use Trade Me Property to compare similar local rentals.
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If you feel your landlord's rent increase is not fair there are options.
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