Getting a rent increase as a private tenant
Your landlord must follow certain rules to increase your rent. This includes giving you the right amount of notice and using the correct form.
The type of tenancy agreement you have will determine:
- the rules your landlord must follow
- what you can do if you disagree with a rent increase
If you’re not sure, check what type of tenancy you have.
If you get benefits for housing
If your rent increases, you must tell the council’s Housing Benefit team or Universal Credit.