Rent Increase Calculator
Check whether a proposed rent increase falls within your province's legal guideline. Enter your current and proposed rent to see whether the increase is permitted.
Increase
$100
% Increase
5.6%
Guideline
2.5%
Maximum allowed rent: $1,845/month
The proposed rent exceeds the guideline by $55/month. A tenant may dispute this increase.
Exemptions in Ontario
- •Units first occupied after November 15, 2018 are exempt from rent control (unless the tenant moved in before that date)
- •Community housing, care homes, and commercial tenancies
- •Vacant units (new tenants may be charged any price)
- •Landlords may apply to the LTB for above-guideline increases (AGI) for capital expenditures or extraordinary utility costs
Ontario publishes an annual rent increase guideline (2.1% for 2026, 2.5% for 2025). Landlords must give 90 days' written notice (Form N1) before the increase takes effect. Only one increase per 12-month period is permitted.
Source: Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s.120
This calculator provides general information based on provincial residential tenancy legislation. Actual entitlements depend on lease terms, unit type, and local regulations. This is not legal advice. Consulting a qualified paralegal or lawyer is advisable for specific situations.