Rent Increase Notice Requirements by State
Typical notice periods for rent increases on month-to-month and fixed-term tenancies. Rent-controlled cities may require longer notice — verify locally.
50 States
Last reviewed: 2026-06-18
Partial confidence — verify locally
State-by-state table
| State | Month-to-Month Notice | Rent Control | Confidence | Primary Statute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Alaska Stat. 34.03 |
| Alabama | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Alabama Code Title 35 |
| Arkansas | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Arkansas Code 18-17 |
| Arizona | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Arizona Revised Statutes 33-1301 |
| California | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | California Civil Code 1940-1954.06 |
| Colorado | 21 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Colorado Revised Statutes 38-12 |
| Connecticut | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Connecticut General Statutes 47a |
| Washington D.C. | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | D.C. Code 42-3502 |
| Delaware | 60 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Delaware Code Title 25 |
| Florida | 15 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Florida Statutes Chapter 83 |
| Georgia | 60 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Georgia Code 44-7 |
| Hawaii | 28 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Hawaii Revised Statutes 521 |
| Iowa | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Iowa Code Chapter 562A |
| Idaho | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Idaho Code 55 |
| Illinois | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | Illinois Compiled Statutes 765 ILCS 705 |
| Indiana | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Indiana Code 32-31 |
| Kansas | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Kansas Statutes 58-2540 |
| Kentucky | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Kentucky Revised Statutes 383 |
| Louisiana | 10 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Louisiana Civil Code 2668-2729 |
| Massachusetts | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 |
| Maryland | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | Maryland Code Real Property 8 |
| Maine | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Maine Revised Statutes Title 14 |
| Michigan | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Michigan Compiled Laws 554.601 |
| Minnesota | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B |
| Missouri | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 441 |
| Mississippi | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Mississippi Code 89-8 |
| Montana | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Montana Code 70-24 |
| North Carolina | 7 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | North Carolina General Statutes 42 |
| North Dakota | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | North Dakota Century Code 47-16 |
| Nebraska | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Nebraska Revised Statutes 76-1401 |
| New Hampshire | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | New Hampshire RSA 540 |
| New Jersey | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | New Jersey Statutes 46:8 |
| New Mexico | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | New Mexico Statutes 47-8 |
| Nevada | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Nevada Revised Statutes 118A |
| New York | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | New York Real Property Law 226-b |
| Ohio | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Ohio Revised Code 5321 |
| Oklahoma | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Oklahoma Statutes Title 41 |
| Oregon | 30 days (typical MTM) | Yes | partial | Oregon Revised Statutes 90 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act 68 |
| Rhode Island | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Rhode Island General Laws 34-18 |
| South Carolina | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | South Carolina Code 27-40 |
| South Dakota | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | South Dakota Codified Laws 43-32 |
| Tennessee | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Tennessee Code 66-28 |
| Texas | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Texas Property Code Chapter 92 |
| Utah | 15 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Utah Code 57-17 |
| Virginia | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act 55.1-1200 |
| Vermont | 60 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Vermont Statutes Title 9 Chapter 137 |
| Washington | 20 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Washington RCW 59.18 |
| Wisconsin | 28 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Wisconsin Statutes 704 |
| West Virginia | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | West Virginia Code 37-6 |
| Wyoming | 30 days (typical MTM) | No (statewide summary) | partial | Wyoming Statutes 1-21 |
Methodology & data sources
Data compiled from LeaseCraft state legal requirement summaries tied to published statute references. Confidence is marked partial unless independently verified. Not reviewed by a licensed attorney — confirm with official sources before legal reliance.
- Sources: https://www.legislature.state.al.us; https://www.ahfa.com; https://www.legalservicesalabama.org; https://www.hud.gov/states/alabama; Statute reference: Alabama Code Title 35; https://www.akleg.gov; https://www.ahfc.us; https://www.alsc-law.org
- Last reviewed: 2026-06-18
- Limitations: Figures are estimates and may not reflect your city, building type, or current lease terms. Always verify deposit caps and return deadlines with your state housing authority.
Disclaimer
LeaseCraft provides document automation and general information — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Laws and local rules change; verify requirements with your lease, state housing agency, or a licensed professional before acting on any estimate or summary on this page.
FAQ
Can I raise rent during a fixed-term lease?
Generally only if the lease includes an escalation clause or the term is expiring. Mid-term increases on fixed leases are often unenforceable without agreement.
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