Rent rises of up to 88% still passing in England despite Renters’ Reform Act
Summary
A London Renters Union analysis found that 80% of tenants who challenged rent increases in England from May to October saw their rent rise, though often by less than landlords had requested. Tenants and landlords say tribunal delays and inconsistent decisions are undermining the process, which changed in May under the Renters’ Reform Act.Key Facts
- The analysis found that tenants’ rents rose by an average of £1,200 a year after tribunal cases.
- Tribunals approved landlords’ requested increases in full in 36% of cases and reduced them in 42%.
- Tribunals cancelled increases in 16% of cases and lowered rents in 6%.
- A tribunal approved an 88% increase for a Dagenham tenant, raising monthly rent from £1,200 to £2,250.
- The May changes prevent tribunals from setting rent above the landlord’s request or backdating increases to before a decision.
- The application fee is £47, and the article says the abolition of no-fault evictions reduced the risk of landlords retaliating against tenants.
- Landlord and tenant groups reported delays and concerns about tribunal capacity and the consistency of decisions.
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