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Average Rent Increase Per Year: How Much You Should Raise Rent?

Every year, landlords face the same balancing act, keeping rent aligned with rising costs while staying fair to good tenants. Setting the right rent increase is more than just matching inflation. It’s about understanding market data, legal limits, and long-term profitability. This 2025 guide explains what the average rent increase per year looks like across the U.S., why rent goes up, how much you can legally raise it, and how to communicate that change effectively. Key Takeaway Details Average rent increase per year  3–4% on average, depending on inflation and location Why rent increases yearly Inflation, property taxes, maintenance, insurance, and demand Rent control limits CA: 10% cap; OR: 7% + inflation; NY: 2–3%; DC: CPI + 2% Free-market states TX,

Nov 11, 2025

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Holding Fee for Apartment: What It Is and How It Works

Holding Fee for Apartment: What It Is and How It Works

The holding fee for an apartment is an important payment that renters make to reserve a unit before signing a lease. It shows commitment and protects the landlord from losing rental income if the tenant backs out. The agreement and state laws, like Califo

Nov 11, 2025
What Is an ESA Letter? A Landlord’s Checklist for Valid Documents

What Is an ESA Letter? A Landlord’s Checklist for Valid Documents

What is an ESA letter? It is a key document landlords see when tenants request exceptions to no-pet rules. At LeaseRunner, we guide landlords on how to get a legitimate ESA letter and how to tell if an ESA letter is legitimate. For example, a valid emotio

Nov 05, 2025
Gross Lease vs Triple Net Lease: Key Differences, Costs, and Which Is Better for You

Gross Lease vs Triple Net Lease: Key Differences, Costs, and Which Is Better for You

The choice between a gross lease and a triple net lease shapes how landlords manage costs and risks in commercial properties. A gross lease has tenants pay a fixed rent that covers most expenses, like taxes and maintenance. For example, landlords renting

Nov 04, 2025
Proof of Rent Payment Letter Sample – Ready to Use Template

Proof of Rent Payment Letter Sample – Ready to Use Template

Keeping an accurate record of rent payments protects both landlords and tenants. Whether for loan applications, rental history verification, or legal proof, a proof of rent payment letter provides clear documentation of consistent payments.  In this guid

Nov 04, 2025
Lease Agreement for Renting a Room: Step-by-Step Guide and Free Template

Lease Agreement for Renting a Room: Step-by-Step Guide and Free Template

Renting out a room in a home can be an effective way to earn extra income, but it also requires clear legal documentation. A lease agreement for renting a room the rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenant, ensuring that expectations are pro

Nov 04, 2025
How to Provide Proof of Renters Insurance: Tenants’ Guide & Landlord Checklist

How to Provide Proof of Renters Insurance: Tenants’ Guide & Landlord Checklist

One of the most important things landlords ask for today is proof of renters insurance. This proof shows a tenant has insurance that protects their stuff and covers liability. If you are a tenant or landlord, knowing how to get and show this proof can sav

Oct 28, 2025
How to Do an Apartment Lease Takeover: Definitions, Benefits & Risks

How to Do an Apartment Lease Takeover: Definitions, Benefits & Risks

When an apartment lease still has months left but a tenant needs to move out early, perhaps due to a new job or buying a home sooner than planned, a lease takeover apartment arrangement can offer a flexible and practical solution.  But how does a lease t

Oct 28, 2025
How to Write a Rent Receipt (With Free Templates for Landlords)

How to Write a Rent Receipt (With Free Templates for Landlords)

Knowing how to write a rent receipt is a key skill for landlords. A clear rent receipt template must include the payment date, tenant and landlord names, property address, amount paid, and rental period covered. For example, a receipt showing $1,200 paid

Oct 28, 2025
How to Write a Proof of Residency Letter (Landlord & Tenant Versions)

How to Write a Proof of Residency Letter (Landlord & Tenant Versions)

Proof of a person's residence often requires formal confirmation, and one of the best ways to do this is through writing a proof of residency letter. Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, understanding how to write a letter proof of residency properly i

Oct 28, 2025
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