[Your name and address]

[Address of local Fair Trading Centre]

[Date]

Dear Sir/Madam

RENT INCREASE DURING FIXED TERM OF AGREEMENT

I signed a residential tenancy agreement for a fixed term of [period] for the above premises on [date].

On [date] the landlord gave me notice of an increase in my rent from $[lower amount] to $[higher amount] effective as of [date].

My agreement with the landlord does not contain a term allowing the landlord to increase my rent during the fixed term of the agreement.
 
I draw your attention to section 42 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (“the Act”), which states:

“(1) The rent payable under a fixed term agreement for a fixed term of less than 2 years must not be increased during the fixed term unless the agreement specifies the increased rent or the method of calculating the increase”.

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 notification of rent increase.

I ask that Fair Trading investigate this breach of the Act and prosecute the landlord 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]