Rent Increases

Fixed Term Leases

No increases are allowed during a fixed-term lease unless the landlord and the tenant agree to the amount of the increase and time when an increase is to come into effect at the time they enter into the fixed term tenancy.

Fixed term leases in excess of three-months duration must be in writing.

To avoid surprise when the term expires, landlords and tenants should discuss terms of renewal well in advance of the end of the term. By entering into a term lease, the landlord and tenant have agreed on an end date. If renewal is intended, terms of renewal need to be discussed, including the rental rate. No notice is required except as provided by the terms of the lease.

Periodic Tenancies - Six Months Notice

Periodic tenancies are week-to-week, month-to-month or any other term that will continue until terminated by proper notice or by agreement.

Any notice of rent increase must be given in writing (Form 5 - Notice of Rent Increase) at least six calendar months before the increase is to come into effect.

A notice of rent increase may not be served during the first six months of a tenancy, so no rent increase can come into effect during the first year.

Any subsequent rent increase can be given six months after the last notice of rent increase was given.

Six months notice of an increase in pad rental must be given to the owners of mobile homes.

Any notice that is late will take effect on the earliest date that does comply with the requirement of six-months notice.

If proper notice is not given, the tenant is entitled to a refund of any increase in rent paid without proper notice.