About RentRise
RentRise helps Australian renters check whether a rent increase follows the law in their state, in plain English and in a couple of minutes.
Why RentRise exists
A rent increase notice can be stressful, and working out whether it's allowed is harder than it should be. The rules are different in every state, they've changed several times in recent years, and many articles that rank well in search results are out of date or contradict each other.
Official tenancy websites explain the rules well, but they can't tell you what the rules mean for your own dates and your own lease. RentRise does that part. You enter the details from your notice, and it checks each rule, works out the earliest date the new rent can legally start, and gives you a polite message you can send to your agent.
Who's behind it
RentRise is built and run independently by Jay, an IT and cybersecurity professional based in Australia. It started as a way to turn confusing tenancy rules into something any renter can use, without needing to read legislation or pay for advice just to understand a notice.
RentRise isn't owned by a real estate agency, a landlord group, a law firm or a government department, and it doesn't take money from any of them.
How we check the rules
Every rule in our checkers and guides comes from the official tenancy authority in each state, or from a recognised free tenant advice service.
| State | Sources we use |
|---|---|
| Queensland | Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) |
| New South Wales | NSW Government and NSW Fair Trading, Tenants' Union of NSW |
| Victoria | Victorian Government, Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria, Tenants Victoria |
- Each checker and rules page shows the date its rules were last checked.
- We review the rules regularly and when a state announces changes to its tenancy laws.
- Every result links back to the official source, so you can confirm it yourself.
- If you spot something wrong, report it and we'll check it against the official source.
What we stand for
Free
No fees, no sign-up and no paywalled results.
Independent
No sponsors from the rental industry, and no ads.
Private
What you enter stays in your browser. We never see it. Read our privacy policy.
Plain English
Clear answers and next steps, not legal jargon.
What RentRise isn't
RentRise provides general information, not legal advice. It can't consider everything about your situation, and it isn't affiliated with any government agency or tenancy authority. If your situation is complicated, or you need advice about what to do, contact your state's tenancy authority or a free tenant advice service. Our checkers list them for each state.