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NorthSchemaCPI Escalator

CPI-BASED RENT ADJUSTMENTS

Accurate CPI Rent Escalation. Zero Guesswork.

Calculate compliant CPI-based rent adjustments in seconds — purpose-built for property managers, landlords, and commercial operators who need precision, clarity, and audit-ready results.

CPI Escalator uses official CPI data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Letter inputs stay in your browser unless you choose to save a property or send yourself a link; we log only basic usage events (like "letter printed") for security and billing, not your letter content.

Compliance-aligned outputs

Calculations are structured around CPI-based escalation logic suitable for lease renewals, tenant notices, and internal documentation.

Built for property teams

Designed for property managers, landlords, HOA/COA administrators, and asset managers who need reliable CPI adjustments without spreadsheets.

Clear, professional results

Outputs are formatted for direct use in rent adjustment letters and support files, keeping communication consistent and easy to audit.

How CPI Escalator works

Enter the prior rent, base CPI month, comparison CPI month, and any caps or floors specified in your lease. CPI Escalator pulls the relevant CPI values, calculates the percentage change for the period, and applies the result to produce an updated rent figure along with a clear breakdown.

The tool is designed to support professional workflows: tenant renewal notices, internal approval chains, and documentation that may be reviewed by auditors, attorneys, or ownership.

Structured CPI logic

  • 1. Enter lease details. Provide the prior rent amount, base CPI month/year, comparison CPI month/year, and any cap/floor language (for example, “not to exceed 5%”).
  • 2. CPI values are pulled. The tool references CPI index values for the selected series (such as CPI-U) over the chosen period.
  • 3. Percentage change is calculated. CPI Escalator computes the percent change between the base and comparison periods.
  • 4. Caps and floors are applied. Any applicable caps or floors from your lease language are applied to the CPI-based result.

Audit-ready outputs

  • Clear presentation of the base period, comparison period, CPI values used, and the calculated percentage change.
  • A structured breakdown that can be referenced in internal approval chains and external reviews.
  • Outputs are suitable for inclusion in rent adjustment notices, cover letters, and supporting documentation.

Start a CPI-based rent adjustment

Secure sign-in, minimal setup, and no stored letter content — just accurate CPI calculations ready for your next notice.