[Your name and address]

[Address of local Fair Trading Centre]

[Date]

Dear Sir/Madam

RENT INCREASE WITHOUT PROPER NOTICE

I signed a residential tenancy agreement for the above premises on [date].

On [date] the [landlord/landlord’s agent] gave me [number of days] notice that my rent would be increased from $[lower amount] to $[higher amount] on [date]. This was less than 60 days notice.
 
I draw your attention to section 41 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (“the Act”), which states:

“(1) The rent payable under a residential tenancy agreement may be increased only if:
(a)  the tenant is given a written notice by the landlord or the landlord’s agent specifying the increased rent and the day from which it is payable, and
(b)  the notice is given at least 60 days before the increased rent is payable”.

The Act provides that a breach of the above section is an offence punishable by a fine of up to $2200.

I have attached a copy of my residential tenancy agreement and the written notification of rent increase dated [date].

I ask that Fair Trading investigate this breach of the Act and prosecute the [landlord/landlord’s agent] for the offence. If Fair Trading decides not to take action, I ask that I be provided with written reasons for that decision.

Please do not hesitate to contact me on [phone number] if you wish to discuss this matter.

Yours faithfully,

[Your Name]