Rent increase rules by province and state
What a landlord can raise the rent by, how much notice is needed, and where each rule comes from. Every page was checked against official sources on Nov 13, 2026.
Three kinds of place
A legal cap. The law sets the most a rent can rise in a year. The page shows the figure and the year it applies to.
Not a cap. A government publishes a reference rate, but landlord and tenant may agree on more.
No cap. No yearly number. The notice rules are what is left, and the page shows them.
Canada
These pages are a reference, not legal advice. Rules change, and exemptions may apply. Check the official sources on each page, or ask a lawyer, before acting on a rent increase.
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