[Your name and address]

[Address of local Fair Trading Centre]

[Date]

Dear Sir/Madam

UNAUTHORISED RENT INCREASE DURING FIXED TERM OF MORE THAN TWO YEARS

I signed a residential tenancy agreement for a fixed term of 2 years or more for the above premises on [date].

In the last year, the landlord increased my rent:
•	from $[lower amount] to $[higher amount] effective as of [date]; and
•	from $[lower amount] to $[higher amount] effective as of [date].

I draw your attention to section 42(2)(a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (“the Act”), which states:

“The rent payable under a fixed term agreement for a fixed term of 2 years or more must not be increased more than once in any period of 12 months”.

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 notifications of rent increases.

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]