QLD Rent Increase Calculator 2026 – 12 Months and 2 Months Notice
Work out the dollar and percentage change if weekly rent rises, and the earliest day another increase can start. The Residential Tenancies Authority limits increases to once every 12 months for the premises and, for a periodic general tenancy, requires at least two months written notice.
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Queensland frequency and notice rules
The 12-month gap is measured from the day the current rent became payable for the premises, not only for the current tenant. If that day was 30 April 2026, the earliest next increase date is 30 April 2027. Two calendar months’ notice for that date would need to be given by 28 February 2027.
The date of the last increase must appear in the tenancy agreement. A tenant can ask for written proof and the manager or owner must reply within 14 days, unless an exemption applies.
New agreements and bond
Parties can agree a higher rent in a new agreement when a fixed term ends, without serving a notice, if 12 months have already passed. If no new agreement is signed, the tenancy becomes periodic and the two-month notice rule applies. Extra bond after a rent rise is a separate 11-month rule and still cannot exceed 4 weeks rent — see the Queensland rental bond calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often can rent be increased in Queensland?
The RTA says rent cannot be increased unless at least 12 months have passed since the current rent became payable. The 12-month gap applies to the premises, including an earlier tenant, agent or owner. Increasing rent sooner is an offence.
How much notice is required in Queensland?
A periodic general tenancy needs at least two months written notice. Rooming accommodation needs at least four weeks. This calculator uses the two-month general-tenancy period. A new agreement signed at the end of a fixed term can include a higher rent without a notice, but the 12-month gap still applies.
Can rent rise during a fixed term?
Only if the agreement already says rent will increase, states the new amount or the method, the manager or owner gives a separate written notice, and 12 months have passed since the last increase for the premises. The increase does not take effect only because it is written in the agreement.
What if I think the increase is excessive?
A tenant can discuss it with the manager or owner, use RTA dispute resolution, and in some cases apply to QCAT within 30 days of receiving the notice (and before a fixed term ends). The calculator does not decide whether an increase is excessive.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page applies published RTA timing rules to the rent and date you enter. It is general information only, not legal advice, and not an RTA or QCAT decision. Exempt lessors and first-time rentals have special evidence rules. See also the Queensland rental bond calculator.