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Date: [DD MONTH YYYY]
Sent by [E-MAIL / POST — THE METHOD AGREED IN MY RENTAL AGREEMENT]
To:
[RENTAL PROVIDER'S FULL NAME]
[c/o AGENT NAME AND AGENCY, IF ANY]
[ADDRESS OR E-MAIL FOR NOTICES]
From:
[RENTER'S FULL NAME(S)]
[ADDRESS OF THE RENTED PROPERTY, VIC POSTCODE]
[PHONE] · [E-MAIL]
Subject: Notice of proposed rent increase dated [DATE] — [ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY]
Dear [NAME],
I received your Notice of proposed rent increase on [DATE].
1. The proposed increase
Item Details
Current rent $[AMOUNT] per [WEEK / MONTH]
Proposed rent $[AMOUNT] per [WEEK / MONTH]
Increase $[AMOUNT] ([PERCENT]%)
Date the increase is meant to start [DATE]
How the increase was calculated (as stated in the notice) [METHOD — E.G. CPI / RENT INDEX / FIXED %, OR "NOT STATED"]
Date of my last rent increase [DATE / NONE SINCE (DATE)]
Type of agreement [FIXED TERM ENDING (DATE) / PERIODIC (MONTH BY MONTH)]
2. Why I do not agree
[KEEP THE POINTS THAT APPLY, DELETE THE OTHERS]
Above the market range. Similar properties in [SUBURB] are advertised at about $[AMOUNT] per week: [ADDRESSES OR LISTING LINKS, WITH DATES].
Notice period. The notice was given on [DATE], which is less than 90 days before the increase is due to start on [DATE].
Too soon. My rent was last increased on [DATE], less than 12 months ago.
Calculation not explained. The notice does not show a specific amount calculated by a clear method, as required.
During a fixed term. My agreement is fixed until [DATE] and does not allow an increase during the term.
Condition of the property. [E.G. REPAIRS REQUESTED ON (DATE) STILL NOT DONE].
3. My proposal
I propose that the rent stay at $[CURRENT AMOUNT] / be increased to $[YOUR OFFER] per [WEEK / MONTH] from [DATE]. Please confirm in writing by [DATE].
If we cannot agree, I will ask Consumer Affairs Victoria for a rent assessment within 30 days of receiving your notice.
Kind regards,
______________________________
[RENTER'S FULL NAME(S)]
Attachments:
1. Copy of your Notice of proposed rent increase.
2. Comparable listings, with dates.
3. Repair requests and photos, if relevant.
BEFORE SENDING — delete this part
Your deadline is 30 days. A request for a rent assessment must reach Consumer Affairs Victoria within 30 days of the notice being given to you. Do not wait for the rental provider's reply.
After the assessment report you have 30 days to apply to Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) for a hearing.
Only Victoria. Other states have different notice periods and processes.
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