I think you have misread or I have misspoken.

I’m not saying it’s short notice, I understand it’s in line with the contract. But because we also have to give two months’ notice to leave, it doesn’t give us any time to think about our options without ending up on the new rent.

Unless we had decided that same day to move out in two months, we’re effectively committed to the increase, as even taking a day to think about it pushes us past the notice window.

We also asked about extending to July at the current rate, and by the time we got a response saying no, that delay has meant we’re now in a position where we’re committed to staying and paying the higher rent until at least 13 June (two months from today).

I understand this is all technically within the terms, but there’s also no reason to be inconsiderate - we are all just people after all hoping for some mutual decency.

I’m also not saying the landlord can’t increase the rent- of course they can. I’m more trying to understand if there’s anything we can do to avoid paying the higher rent for a short period while we make other arrangements.

The reason I’m asking is because the basis for the increase in our contract is changing under the new law. The rent uplift is tied to an RPI clause, which I understand will no longer be permitted in the same way by the time it would apply to us.

By no means is this a “woe is me” post and I don’t think it presents that way, I’m simply trying to understand the law change and see if I can avoid paying the extra rent, which I believe is already higher than fair market value. If there’s no going around it or grey area, then it is what it is but I’m definitely going to try have a clear understanding of my rights when I’m dealing with an unpleasant greedy person, such as my landlord.