There is no annual increase in renting apartments in Sanabis. The Bahraini Lease Law states that the rent cannot be increased unless the tenant has been living in the property for two years. The level of increase is 5% for residential leases and 7% for all other leases. The rent cannot be increased more than 5 times during the term of the lease. A landlord must provide a minimum of 3 months written notice in advance if he/she is going to increase your rent.