Can my landlord raise the rent in Victoria?

Yes, but only once every 12 months, with at least 90 days' written notice on the right form.

Your clock

• 90 days: Notice they must give
• 12 months: Gap between rises
• 30 days from the notice: Ask Consumer Affairs to check
• 30 days from the report: Then RDRV (VCAT)

The rule in Victoria

• It must give the amount and how it was worked out, or the rise is invalid.
• In a fixed term, rent rises only if the lease sets the amount or method.

Older pages say 60 days. It has been 90 since 25 November 2025.

What to send

I think the rise in my notice dated [date] is excessive. I am asking Consumer Affairs to check.

Who to call

• Consumer Affairs Victoria, 1300 55 81 81
• Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), 1300 018 228
• Tenants Victoria, (03) 9416 2577

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) version 115
• RDRV: Excessive rent disputes
• Consumer Affairs Victoria: Rent increases

General information, not legal advice on your situation.