Rent increase of 20% - is this allowed?

Posted by northyork_native_049567 • January 22, 2026 • 9 comments

I just received a notice that my rent is going up 20% next month. I've only been here for a year, and it feels excessive. Is this normal for rental increases, or should I be worried? Are there laws governing how much my landlord can raise the rent at once?