2. Check if your increase is within the guideline

If you are covered by the rent increase guideline, then the Notice of Rent Increase (Form N1) must show you the increase as a percentage. It also must tell you if the increase is within the guideline for the year.

Your landlord must follow the guideline for the year in which your increase starts. For example, if your landlord gives you a notice in September 2025 that your rent will go up on January 1, 2026, they have to use the 2026 guideline amount which was 2.1%.