Free Rent Increase Letter Template for Nigeria
Fill in the blanks, then copy or print it. General information, not legal advice.
Direct answer: A rent increase letter should state the current rent, the new rent, the date it takes effect and the term it applies to, in writing, with enough notice before the current term ends. The sample below covers that. Copy it, fill in the brackets, and check the notice period against your tenancy agreement and the law where the property is before you send it.
The Template
Fill in the blanks directly below, they hold the same place as the [square brackets] in a plain copy of this letter. Read how to increase rent in Nigeria first if you have not already, since it covers when an increase is allowed and how much notice is generally expected.
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What to Put in It
The current rent and the new rent, in full. Not just "an increase", the actual figures, so there is no ambiguity about what is being proposed. The date it takes effect and the term it applies to. This should line up with the renewal date, not land in the middle of a term the tenant already paid for. Enough notice. For a yearly tenancy that generally means months, not days or weeks, put in writing well before the current term ends.
Keep the tone matter-of-fact. State the figures, invite a conversation if the tenant wants one, and avoid vague language like "rent will be reviewed" that leaves the actual number unclear.
Before You Send It
An increase is generally only expected at renewal, not mid-term, and notice rules differ by state, so confirm the period that applies to your property before you send this. If the tenant objects, that is normal, and our guide on how to increase rent in Nigeria covers handling the conversation. Once agreed, put the final figure in writing with both sides confirming it, and update the tenancy agreement or a signed addendum.
Recording the New Rent in Domby
Once a tenant agrees to a new figure, renewing their tenancy in Domby pre-fills the current rent and lets you set the new one, while their payment history from before the renewal stays exactly where it was. The alert before the tenancy end date is what most landlords use to know when to start this conversation, rather than remembering it themselves.
FAQ
Yes. Copy it, fill in the brackets and use it. It is a general sample, so adapt the wording and check the notice period for your property before sending it.
There is no single national figure, but for a yearly tenancy it generally means months rather than days. See how to increase rent in Nigeria for the fuller picture, including a commonly cited six months' notice under Lagos rent control rules.
Copy the filled text and send it however you normally communicate with the tenant, but keep a copy with the date sent. A message with no detail is easy to dispute, so keep the same figures and dates either way.
It is not always a strict requirement, but writing it down, with the current rent, the new rent and the effective date, is what protects both sides if the increase is ever disputed.
Yes. Domby alerts you before a tenancy's end date, which is when most landlords start this conversation, so you are not relying on memory for the timing.
Related guides
See how to increase rent in Nigeria for the full process, how landlords renew a lease, and how to track lease start and end dates so you start the conversation early. See also the free tenancy agreement template. Browse all landlord guides.
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