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As part of the Renters' Rights Bill, the government is changing the rules about how landlords raise rents.
It will also alter the process of appeal for tenants and the role of tribunals in settling disputes.
This is designed to create a fairer and more predictable environment for tenants, whilst ensuring landlords retain the right to raise rents in line with a fair market rate.
Key takeaways
What you need to know
What's changing?
Under the new legislation, rent increases will be limited to once per year for all tenancies. This applies regardless of whether the tenancy is new or ongoing. The aim is to prevent sudden or excessive rent hikes that could destabilise a tenant’s living situations.
Under the new rules
Notice periods and procedures
Landlords must now provide at least two months’ written notice before any rent increase takes effect. This gives tenants time to plan, budget, or challenge the increase if they believe it is unfair.
Formal notice procedure
Tenants' right to challenge
If a tenant believes a proposed rent increase is excessive or not in line with local market rates, they have the right to refer the matter to the First-tier Tribunal. The tribunal will assess whether the proposed rent is fair and reasonable based on comparable properties in the area.
The new tribunal reforms mean
What this means for landlords
Landlords and letting agents should take a transparent and proactive approach to rent reviews and increases, and keep a record of all rent notices and any correspondence related to rent changes, in case of future challenges.
To prepare for the changes