Taking a rent increase to tribunal? Here’s what happens.
Straight answers from 1,796 published decisions, focused on the 164 decided under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Will I get the increase I ask for?
About 4 times in 10, yes. Before the Act it was 2 in 10.
- 4 got the full increase
- 4 got part of it
- 2 got nothing, or a cut
If not, how much will I keep?
Typically about 73% of the increase you asked for.
Should I ask for less?
It won’t protect you. Asks under 5% were the likeliest to get nothing.
- Got the full increase
- Got part of it
- Got nothing, or a cut
How long will it take?
About 8 weeks from application to decision, down from 19 before the Act.
Can the rent go down?
Yes. Under the new rules, the tribunal sometimes set a rent below what the tenant already paid.
Can my application fail?
Yes. Some applications end without a rent being set, because they are struck out or withdrawn.
What happened near me?
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What about my property?
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