Rent Increase Rules TAS
Tasmania is home to the single most commonly mis-stated figure in Australian rent law: the notice period is not 60 days. Section 20(3) of the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas) requires the increase to take effect MORE than 60 days after the notice - so 61 days is the true minimum.
This page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Tenancy legislation changes regularly - confirm the current requirements with Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) before serving a notice.
TAS rent increase rules at a glance
Every figure below comes from the same verified rule set propkt applies when generating notices.
| Rule | Tasmania |
|---|---|
| Minimum notice period | 61 days written notice before the increase takes effect. |
| Minimum time between increases | Once every 12 months. |
| What the 12-month clock runs from | The date the last increase took effect (or the tenancy start date if there has been no increase yet). |
| First increase | No increase within the first 12 months of the tenancy. |
| Fixed-term agreements | Only if the agreement includes a clause allowing rent increases. |
| Prescribed form | No prescribed form is mandated, but the written notice must meet section 20's timing and content requirements. |
| Tenant challenge | Residential Tenancy Commissioner application within 60 days. |
| Serving the notice | By post allow an extra 7 business days for delivery; by email 1 business day (email requires the tenant's consent). In person takes effect immediately. |
| Regulator | Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS). |
Section 20(1) also means the right to increase must exist in the written agreement itself - for written agreements the clause is required whether or not the term is fixed.
Verified against the sources below, August 2026.
Worked example
A Hobart landlord serves notice on 10 August for the earliest lawful increase.
A notice taking effect on day 60 exactly is defective on its face. propkt generates Tasmanian notices with 61 days built in.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tasmanian rent increase notice period 60 or 61 days?
61 days in practice. The Act requires the increase to take effect from a day MORE than 60 days after the notice is given, so a 60-day notice is one day short and produces a defective notice.
When can a Tasmanian tenancy first be increased?
Not less than 12 months after the residential tenancy agreement commenced, was extended, or was renewed. Renewals restart the 12-month floor.
Do I need a rent-increase clause in the lease in Tasmania?
Yes, for any written agreement. An owner may increase rent only if the written agreement allows for an increase (there are separate rules for unwritten agreements).
Who hears rent disputes in Tasmania?
A tenant may apply to the Residential Tenancy Commissioner within 60 days of being notified of the increase. Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is the regulator.
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