General information only — not legal advice. This tool does not determine whether your rent increase is lawful or excessive. For a free, authoritative assessment contact Consumer Affairs Victoria.

RentWise Victoria

Is your rent increase notice valid?

Even if you don't dispute the amount, a rent increase can be challenged if the notice itself doesn't follow Victoria's procedural rules. Answer the questions below to check the four key requirements.

About your notice

Dates

How was the notice delivered?

What the notice says

Was the notice in writing?

Was it on the Consumer Affairs Victoria prescribed form?

This is Form 5 — "Notice of Proposed Rent Increase to Renter of Rented Premises". You can download the current form from consumer.vic.gov.au to compare.

Did the notice state the new rent amount?

Did the notice explain how the increase was calculated?

Look for a description of the method — e.g. "based on Melbourne CPI of X%" with a calculation, or "market assessment of comparable properties in the area". A bare dollar figure or percentage is not enough.

Frequency

Use the date the last increase took effect, not the date you were notified.

Your agreement

Are you in a fixed-term agreement?

Also check the amount

A valid notice doesn't mean the amount is fair. Compare your proposed increase against Melbourne CPI and the median rent for similar properties in your suburb.

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Rules verified against the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, consumer.vic.gov.au, and tenantsvic.org.au. Last reviewed: August 2026. Laws change — always confirm current rules before acting.