Can my landlord raise the rent in Tasmania?

Yes, if your written lease allows it or you have none, once in 12 months, over 60 days' notice.

Your clock

• More than 60 days: Notice
• More than 12 months: Between rises
• Within 60 days of being told: Challenge

The rule in Tasmania

• The notice must state the new rent and start day.
• The start day must be more than 60 days after the notice, and 12 months after the start, renewal or last rise.
• You can ask the Commissioner to decide a rise is unreasonable.

A challenge to the Commissioner needs the prescribed fee.

What to send

I received your rent notice dated [date]. Please confirm my lease allows a rise and the 60-day and 12-month rules are met.

Who to call

• Residential Tenancy Commissioner (Consumer Affairs Tasmania), 1300 654 499
• Magistrates Court of Tasmania (Civil Division), for appeals and orders, (03) 6165 7136
• Tenants' Union of Tasmania, 1300 652 641

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas) ss 20, 23 (authorised version 9 Oct 2026)

General information, not legal advice on your situation.