Can my landlord raise the rent in NSW?

Yes, but only once every 12 months, never in the first 12 months, with 60 days' written notice.

Your clock

• 60 days or more, in writing: Notice they must give
• 12 months: Gap between rises
• 30 days from getting the notice: Challenge excessive rise at NCAT

The rule in NSW

• Covers month-to-month and fixed terms, except fixed terms under 2 years begun before 13 December 2024.
• Older terms rise only as the lease says.
• The notice must be in writing and state the new rent and the day it starts. Fair Trading also says it should be signed and dated.

A renewal with the same landlord does not restart the 12 months.

What to send

My notice is dated [date]. The last rise was [date], so I think it is invalid.

Who to call

• NSW Fair Trading, 13 32 20
• NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT), 1300 006 228
• Tenants' Union of NSW (Tenants Advice and Advocacy Services), 1800 251 101

Where this comes from

• NSW Fair Trading: Tenants and rent increases
• Tenants' Union of NSW: Rent increases

General information, not legal advice on your situation.