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Rent increase notice
How much advance written notice is required before a rent increase takes effect, and local rent caps.
| Where | Rule | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 30/60/90-day written notice for non-renewal or rent increase over 5% | At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect (30 days for occupancy under 1 year; 60 days for occupancy 1-2 years; 90 days for occupancy 2+ years or 2-year lease) | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Massachusetts | Rent increase for tenant at will uses the same termination-notice period | At least 30 days before the rent increase takes effect | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| New Jersey | Rent increase requires terminating the lease with a written notice to quit and notice of increase | Serve written notice to quit and notice of rent increase before the current lease term ends; exact lead time not stated in the snapshotted guide | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 90-day written notice before any rent increase (regulated and exempt units) | At least 90 days before the rent increase takes effect | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Montgomery County, MD | Rent stabilization cap: CPI-U + 3% or 6% (lower); 5.2% for July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027; once per 12 months | Every year by July 1 | verified, medium confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
| Newark, NJ | Rent increase: 30 days' written notice to tenant and Rent Regulation Officer; capped at CPI, max 4% | At least 30 days before the rent increase takes effect | verified, high confidence, checked 2026-10-20 |
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