Rent Increase Notice Tasmania
Tasmania requires 60 clear days written notice (the day of service and the effective day do not count) and increases are capped at one per 12 months.
TAS rent-increase rules at a glance
- Minimum notice
- 60 days
- Frequency cap
- Once per 12 months
- Prescribed form
- None - any written notice is sufficient
- Dispute body
- Residential Tenancy Commissioner
Statutory source: Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas), s.20
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How TAS rent increases work
Tasmanian rent increase rules are governed by the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 and administered by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS). Tasmania uses a "clear days" notice rule unique among Australian states - allow 62+ days to be safe.
What the notice MUST include
- Tenant name(s) and rental property address
- Current rent and proposed new rent
- Effective date (at least 60 clear days from service)
- Landlord or agent name and signature
- Date the notice is served
TAS-specific quirks
Tasmania uses 60 CLEAR days notice - the day of service and the effective day do not count. Net effect: serve at least 62 days before the effective date to be safe. Tasmania has no prescribed form; a written notice with the required content is sufficient.
Fixed-term vs periodic agreements
During a fixed-term agreement, rent can only be increased if the agreement specifies the amount of the increase or a method of calculation. Periodic agreements follow the 60 clear days rule.
Common landlord mistakes in TAS
- Counting the day of service as day 1 (Tasmania uses clear days)
- Serving 60 calendar days (you need 60 CLEAR days = 62+ in practice)
- Increasing more than once in 12 months
- Forgetting to date the notice (the date of service drives the clear-days count)
Common questions
What does "60 clear days" mean in Tasmania?
The day of service and the effective day do not count toward the 60. So serving on 1 January for an increase effective 1 March would be only 59 clear days. Serve on 31 December for 1 March, or 1 January for 2 March, to satisfy the rule.
Does Tasmania have a prescribed rent-increase form?
No. Any written notice with the required content is sufficient. CBOS does not publish a mandatory template.
Who hears TAS rent-increase disputes?
The Residential Tenancy Commissioner. Tenants can apply within 30 days of the notice.
How often can I increase rent in Tasmania?
Once every 12 months per tenancy. The cap is per-tenancy in Tasmania, not per-property.
Can I use a generic letter for the increase?
Yes - Tasmania has no mandatory form. A clear written letter signed by the landlord with all required content (name, address, current + new rent, effective date, service date) is sufficient.
What is the new short-stay levy in Tasmania?
A separate measure introduced 2024-25 targeting short-stay accommodation - not a rent-increase rule but worth knowing if you operate an Airbnb / Stayz alongside long-term rentals.
General information only. This page summarises TAS rent increase rules at the date of last review. It is not legal advice. For a state-compliant notice that auto-fills your tenant, lease, and TAS RTA rules, use Vestly's notice generator. For complex disputes, contact Consumer, Building and Occupational Services or a tenancy lawyer.
Verified May 2026. Source: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services.
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