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However, this is general information only, not legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact a community legal centre.  \nWhat are my rights?  \n• Your landlord must give you 60 days notice of the proposed increase  \n• The proposed rent increase must be submitted to you via the standard form.  \n• The form must include the calculation method for the rent increase..  \n• If you believe the increase to be excessive, you have a right to challenge it  \n• You must challenge the increase within 30 days of receiving the form  \n• You can find out if the increase is excessive by comparing it to the rental market and Consumer Price Index (CPI)  \n• You can challenge the rent increase by ticking the box on the rent increase form, adding your contact number, and emailing this to [renting@justice.vic.gov.au](renting@justice.vic.gov.au).  \nWhat counts as excessive?  \nAs a union we stand against the right for housing to be dictated and dependent on market forces. For us renters stuck in the private market, the legislation defines ‘excessive’ by the rental market and its supply and demand.  \nConsumer Affairs Victoria states the measurements used to calculate this are the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Statewide Rent Index (SRI) .  \nDue to the rental market shifting significantly, if your landlord increases your rent by over 5% from what you’re currently paying, you may want to challenge it.  \nHow do I tell whether a rental increase notice is valid?  \nIs my rent increase notice on the proper form?  \nAgents and Landlords must use a formal 3 page form titled “Notice of Proposed Rent Increase to Renter of rented premises”. If they do not use this form, the notice is not valid. On this new form, there is a section at the end you can tick if you would like to challenge the rent increase.  \nHow often can my rent be increased?  \nYour landlord cannot increase your rent more than once in 12 months.  \nFixed term leases: If your current lease started before 19th June 2019 , your rent can only increase once every 6 months  \nHave I been provided with enough notice of the proposed rent increase?  \nThe start date of the proposed rent increase on the notice must be at least 61 days after the date the notice is given. For example, the earliest date the rent increase on a notice given on 29 March can take effect is 30 May.  \nWhat can I do if I receive an invalid proposed rent increase notice?  \nCan the notice be disregarded?  \nAccording to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) , if a notice of proposed rent increase is invalid that means it is void and has no legal effect.  \nHow can I check if it’s valid? If you are unsure, contact your RAHU branch or our Renters Rights Support Team.  \nWhat if I have complied with an invalid notice?  \nYou may apply to VCAT for an Order under Section 452( 1) of the Residential Tenancy Act to be refunded any extra rent you paid in compliance with a rental increase notice that was found to be invalid.  \nHow can I challenge a rent increase?  \nIf you think the proposed rent increase is excessive, tick the box in the ‘Rent increase investigation’section of the form, write your phone number in the space provided and email the notice to [renting@justice.vic.go","cbCailgKHnXSm5Op","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailgKHnXSm5Op","pdf",307550,"English","# What are my rights?\n## What counts as excessive?\n## How do I tell whether a rental increase notice is valid?\n## How often can my rent be increased?\n## Have I been provided with enough notice?\n## What can I do if the notice is invalid?\n## How can I challenge a rent increase?\n## What happens next?\n## What can VCAT order?","[{\"question\":\"What notice period must a landlord give for a proposed rent increase?\",\"answer\":\"A landlord must give you 60 days notice of the proposed increase.\"},{\"question\":\"What makes a rent increase notice invalid?\",\"answer\":\"Agents and landlords must use the formal 3-page notice titled “Notice of Proposed Rent Increase to Renter of rented premises.” If they do not use this form, the notice is not valid.\"},{\"question\":\"What can VCAT order if the proposed rent is found excessive?\",\"answer\":\"If VCAT declares the rent or proposed rent excessive, the landlord cannot increase rent for 12 months and may also be ordered to refund any increased rent already paid.\"}]","RAHU Guide To Rent Increases - Practical rights and challenge steps | PDF",1789507006]