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When should I raise rents across a portfolio?

The short answer

Review each tenancy's agreement, local rules and notice requirements before planning increases. Use consistent economic criteria, but do not assume one percentage or effective date is lawful for every unit.

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Build a tenancy schedule

Record current rent, lease end, applicable restrictions, notice lead time and supported market evidence. Identify exemptions and special program requirements for review rather than applying a blanket rule.

Compare retention and turnover

Estimate net outcomes after vacancy, repairs and leasing costs. Communicate the reviewed terms clearly and preserve the actual notice and service records.

Example: mixed lease dates

Two units have different fixed-term end dates and one is subject to a local cap. A single portfolio-wide increase letter may not fit any of them correctly; prepare the lawful treatment for each tenancy.

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