Sample Letter - Compromise rent increase

[Your name and address]

[Date]

[Landlord’s and agent’s name and address]

Dear …

Re: Notice of rent increase at [your address]

I have received your letter dated [date] stating that my rent will increase from $ [amount] per week to $ [amount] per week on [date].

A rent increase of $ [amount] per week will cause me great hardship. As you are aware I am on a low income and have a young family. I have always been prompt in paying the rent and have looked after the premises.

However, I am able to pay rent of $ [amount] per week and ask that you agree to this lesser amount.

As you are aware, Sections 45(2a) and (2b) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 state that a new notice agreeing to increase the rent to a lesser amount takes effect from the date on which the earlier notice was to take effect.

I look forward to your reply confirming that the increased rent will be $[amount] per week, commencing on [date].

Yours sincerely

T Tenant