How tenants can challenge rent rises using new tool
Tenants in the UK are now better equipped to challenge unfair rent increases following the introduction of Labour's Renters' Rights Act. A new campaign called 'Resist Rent Rises' has launched a free tool to help renters assess their proposed rent increases. The changes include the abolition of 'no-fault' eviction notices, making it safer for tenants to contest rent hikes.
- ▪The Renters' Rights Act provides strengthened protections for tenants against unfair rent rises.
- ▪The 'Resist Rent Rises' campaign offers a tool for renters to evaluate and challenge proposed rent increases.
- ▪Research shows that tenants who contest rent increases can save an average of £1,140 annually.
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