Rent increase notice periods by state (2026)
How many days notice a landlord must give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy, by state, with the governing statute. Every figure is checked against the primary source linked in each state's own guide.
| State | Month-to-month notice | Rent control | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 days | Preempted (no local control) | 735 ILCS 5/9-207 |
| Texas | 30 days | Preempted (no local control) | Tex. Prop. Code 91.001 |
| Florida | 30 days | Preempted (no local control) | Fla. Stat. 83.57(3) |
| California | 30 days (or 90 above 10%) | Statewide cap | Cal. Civ. Code 827(b); 1947.12 (AB 1482) |
| Ohio | 30 days | None | Ohio Rev. Code 5321.17(B) |
| Pennsylvania | No state statute; lease governs | None | No PA rent-increase statute (Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 is silent; 68 P.S. 250.501 is notice-to-quit only); Philadelphia: Phila. Code 9-804(11)(a) |
| Georgia | 60 days | Preempted (no local control) | O.C.G.A. 44-7-7 |
| North Carolina | 7 days | Preempted (no local control) | N.C. Gen. Stat. 42-14 |
| Michigan | 30 days | Preempted (no local control) | MCL 554.134 |
| Arizona | 30 days | Preempted (no local control) | A.R.S. 33-1375(B) |
Notes: California requires longer notice above a size threshold; other states use one number. Pennsylvania has no statewide statute; the lease governs. Cities and property types can differ from the state rule:
- Illinois: Chicago requires more notice by tenancy length under the Fair Notice Ordinance (Muni. Code 5-12-130(j)): 30 days under 6 months, 60 days from 6 months to 3 years, 120 days over 3 years. It applies even to owner-occupied buildings of 6 or fewer units, which are otherwise exempt from the RLTO. Short notice does not void the increase; the tenant may stay at the prior rent for up to 60 days (first two tiers) or 120 days (third tier) from when notice was actually given.
- California: Many California cities (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Berkeley, Santa Monica) have stricter local rent control. Check your city.
- Pennsylvania: Philadelphia requires 60 days (tenancy of 1 year or more) or 30 days (under 1 year) under Phila. Code 9-804(11)(a). Month-to-month is not named expressly; it falls in the 30-day bucket by plain reading. It does not apply to property under HUD jurisdiction, and only to leases executed or renewed after the ordinance took effect. Notice must be written, hand-delivered or sent first class with proof of mailing, and state the amount, the effective date, and the new payment.
- North Carolina: Manufactured-home space (lot) rentals require at least 60 days notice regardless of term. The 7-day figure is for ordinary month-to-month rentals only.
This is not legal advice. Verified 2026-07-23.
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