Can my landlord raise the rent in WA?

Yes, but only once every 12 months, with at least 60 days' written notice on the approved form.

Your clock

• 60 days, Form 10: Notice
• 12 months: Between rises
• Within 30 days of getting the notice. The court can allow longer.: Challenge in court

The rule in WA

• The notice must state the new rent and start day.
• The start day must be 60 days after the notice and 12 months after the start or last rise.
• In a fixed term, the lease must set the rise or how to work it out.

A fixed term signed before 29 July 2024 can keep rises written into it until it ends. There is no cap on the amount.

What to send

I received your rent notice dated [date]. Please confirm it gives 60 days and 12 months since [date].

Who to call

• Consumer Protection WA (Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety), 1300 30 40 54
• Magistrates Court of Western Australia (residential tenancy claims), (08) 9425 2222
• Circle Green Community Legal, tenancy advice, (08) 6148 3636

Where this comes from

• Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) s 30 and s 32
• Consumer Protection WA, Rent increases (20 Oct 2025)

General information, not legal advice on your situation.