Letter from tenant to landlord: Rent increase

This is a statutorily defined document.

It relates to residential tenancy law.

Under normal residential leases, rent increases are permitted. However, tenants may be able to dispute a rent increase if there are sufficient grounds under residential tenancy laws.

In many countries, these disputes are referred for arbitration, or mediation to the statutory authority, depending on courses of action available under the applicable laws.

The example in this case is a tenant on a fixed income who wishes to dispute the rental increase based on ability to pay. The tenant is hoping to negotiate a waiver of the increase or a lower amount payable.

Note: This correspondence should be conducted during the statutory notification period prior to the actual date of increase in rental. The tenant is technically liable for rental incurred after proper notification of the increase.

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Addressee

Dear (name of landlord)

Re your letter of (insert date) regarding an increase of rental for these premises scheduled for (insert date):

Being on a fixed income and receiving rental assistance allowance, this increased rental will be beyond the amount covered by the allowance.

Please advise if it is possible to waive or reduce the increase.

If not, it will be necessary to lodge a dispute regarding the increase, or to find other accommodation.

Yours sincerely

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Disclaimer

Please note:

This text is intended for advisory and guideline purposes only.

Any business letter can become a legal document, so check your content properly before issuing.

Any executable or statutorily defined document should be checked for compliance with legal requirements, and you should seek legal advice regarding its contents.