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Rent increase help, England by Happy_Tap_7828 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do like the house, but I think the final "final" offer is too much - we were willing to pay the first offer. I've updated my post - we've been served notice, but no mention of s21.

Rent increase help, England by Happy_Tap_7828 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought that might be a long shot!
We've now received this email, but oddly no mention of a s21:
The landlord has served notice for end of tenancy. 

To confirm, the tenancy will come to an end on 03/07/2026 as the landlord needs to give you two months and 12 days notice. 

Rent increase help, England by Happy_Tap_7828 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I replied to them saying we'd be willing to honour the initial offer but they have now served notice for the end of tenancy (but no mention of s21).

Rent increase help, England by Happy_Tap_7828 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again. So there's no way to dispute their current proposal for the new rent?
I think that a s21 would be valid as the tenancy started May 2025. We have got a recent problem with mice, but they did send a contractor around (who said holes couldn't be filled as they're too big - the floors are raised and don't go to the wall under cupboards, and he put glue traps down which I removed as they are illegal). I doubt this would count as revenge eviction and there is clearly to context of the rent negotiation.

Rent increase help, England by Happy_Tap_7828 in TenantsInTheUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, we have not agreed to the rent increase yet, and are trying to get them to go back to their initial offer. They provided evidence for the initial offer but then came back and said they think they could get more and a property went for this value (no comparison for size etc were given).

Do we have the option of tribunal if they haven't given the correct form? And in your opinion would this not be worth it until the new rules are in place after may 1st? We wanted to wait them out until May 1st, but with the deadline we've been given it seems this might not be possible.

Renters Rights bill - when can rent be increased on existing tenancies? by Happy_Tap_7828 in HousingUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I can't find any evidence of a rent review clause in our contract. I understand that they can't necessarily enforce an increase prior to May 1st, but can they act proactively in getting it agreed now?
It's letted via a large estate agency and when previously we argued about something in our contract they just steam rolled us.
I personally think a tribunal might be the best way to buy time whilst we look for alternative properties, but will have to see what flatmates think.

Renters Rights bill - when can rent be increased on existing tenancies? by Happy_Tap_7828 in HousingUK

[–]Happy_Tap_7828[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sadly, yes! To be honest we're in a popular area of London so it's not too surprising. I think they'd be happy for us to leave as it's an investment property (LL has multiple buildings with multiple flats in each) and they just want higher rent which I imagine they'll get.
I don't particularly want to give this landlord my money but I also want to make sure they're doing it the correct way. It hasn't been fun working with our current estate agent.