Your rent is being raised

First — do this now

1. Keep the increase notice and write down the date you received it.
2. Check your lease — is the increase inside a fixed term, or at renewal? Leases usually control when rent can change.
3. Find the notice period your lease and state require, and count whether they gave it.
4. Save every message about the increase, including anything said in person — write those down with dates.
5. If the increase follows a repair request or complaint, note that sequence — it can matter.

Build the record

Keep a record of every rent payment, notice, and communication about rent. Save receipts, bank transfers, texts, and notices together. Semptify can store these in your vault so you can show what was paid and when.

Every step above works on paper or in your phone's camera today. These tools show how Semptify keeps the same record for you.

• See how timeline recording works When you got the notice versus when your lease ends.
• See how journal recording works Dated notes on the notice and every conversation.
• Know your rights Notice periods and any local rent rules.
• Find help near you Some increases can be challenged — ask first.

Know the facts

Rent rules cover when rent is due, late fees, notices, and what a landlord can charge. Minnesota law limits some fees and notice periods. Use Semptify to look up the rule that applies to your situation, and verify the current statute with the official source.

Laws differ by state and situation. The law library has the referenced material, and legal aid can tell you how it applies to you.

If it goes further

If a landlord is charging fees or taking actions that do not match your lease or Minnesota law, do not pay or agree to anything you do not understand without getting help. Document the charges and talk to a tenant advocate or attorney.