For renters, not landlords

Is your rent increase actually legal?

Enter your details below. We'll check your state's laws, compare against local medians, and tell you if you can fight it.

State / Territory

Area (for median comparison)

Rent amounts

Current rent / week

Proposed new rent / week

When was your rent last increased? (or lease start date if never increased)

2.7M

Renter households in Australia

56%

of bond deductions are for cleaning alone

60+

rent-tech products, nearly all for landlords

How it works

Enter your details

Select your state, enter your current and proposed rent, and when rent was last increased.

We check the law

Your increase is checked against your state's specific legislation, frequency limits, notice requirements, and local median rents.

Get your answer

Receive a clear verdict: legal, potentially excessive, or illegal. If it's challengeable, we generate a dispute letter ready to send.

Every state. Every rule.

Updated with 2025-2026 rental reforms

Renting shouldn't feel like losing.

RentRight exists because 2.7 million Australian households deserve a tool that's actually on their side.

Check your rent increase ↑

RentRight provides general information only and is not legal advice. Median rent data is approximate and sourced from publicly available datasets (ABS, Domain, SQM Research). Always confirm current legislation with your state's fair trading body or seek legal advice for specific situations.