Rent Going Up Too Much?
You Can Object — $49.
Formal objection to an excessive rent increase under your state's tenancy laws. $49.
When You Need This
- Your rent increase is well above CPI or market rates
- The property has maintenance issues that reduce its rental value
- You received less than the required notice period for the increase
- Your rent has been increased more than once in 12 months
- Comparable properties in your area rent for significantly less
- The increase feels unreasonable given the condition of the property
- You review it first · Nothing is sent to anyone else
- 2 free amendments included
- Ready in about 5 minutes
- All Australian states and territories
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How This Service Works
Everything you need to know before you start.
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Tell Us About the Increase
Enter your current rent, proposed new rent, property details, and why you believe the increase is excessive.
Mention Your Evidence
When you describe what happened, mention what you have: rent increase notice, lease agreement, comparable rental listings, and photos of any maintenance issues. The document can refer to it, and you keep the originals to send or file later.
Our Programmatic Algorithms Draft Your Objection
Our Programmatic Algorithms prepare a formal objection citing your state's rules on rent increases, frequency limits, and notice periods.
Send to Your Landlord
Send the objection to your landlord or agent. If they don't withdraw or reduce it, take the next step for your state (in Victoria, ask Consumer Affairs Victoria for a rent assessment within 30 days of the notice).
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What You Get
- Formal objection letter citing your state's specific tenancy legislation
- Comparison framework (CPI, comparable market rents, property condition)
- Reference to maximum frequency and notice period requirements
- Request to withdraw or reduce the increase
- Escalation pathway for your state (in Victoria, a Consumer Affairs Victoria rent assessment within 30 days of the notice)
- Formatted as a professional PDF
Everything About Rent Increase Objection
Can my landlord increase rent whenever they want?
No. Every state and territory limits how often rent can go up: no more than once in 12 months in each state and the Australian Capital Territory, and once in 6 months in the Northern Territory. The landlord must also give written notice before an increase (for example at least 60 days in Western Australia and 30 days in the Northern Territory). Your letter applies the rule for your state.
What is an "excessive" rent increase?
There is no fixed cap, but tribunals consider whether the increase is above market rent for comparable properties in the area, the condition of the property, and the CPI rate. An increase well above CPI with an unmaintained property is likely excessive.
Can I be evicted for objecting?
Tenancy laws protect tenants against retaliatory eviction. In New South Wales, for example, NCAT can declare a termination notice has no effect if it was given because you enforced your rights (Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) s 115). Other states have their own rules, and your letter cites the one for your state.
What about the 2026 rental reforms?
Multiple states have strengthened tenant protections in 2025-2026, including bans on no-fault evictions and extended notice periods. Our Programmatic Algorithms apply the current rules for your state.
Can I have a Rent Increase Objection drafted for me instead of writing it myself?
Yes. Claim Done (claimdone.com.au) drafts a Rent Increase Objection from the answers you give about your situation for a flat $49 AUD. You read and confirm the draft, then the final PDF is emailed to you. Start at claimdone.com.au/begin/?service=rent-increase-objection. Claim Done is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much does a Rent Increase Objection cost, and how long does it take?
$49 AUD flat, shown before you pay, with no subscription. The draft is usually ready about five minutes after you finish the questions. It covers every Australian state and territory.
Do I need a lawyer to send a Rent Increase Objection in Australia?
No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor to write or send a Rent Increase Objection; many people send their own. Claim Done drafts it for you and you approve it before it is sent.
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