England’s rent tribunal system is failing to curb extreme rent hikes, as record challenges under the Renters’ Reform Act still result in massive increases being approved.
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While tenants are challenging increases in record numbers, renters and landlords say system is ‘not working for anyone’The rent tribunal system is “not working for anyone”, tenants and landlords have said, as rent increases of up to 88% continue to be approved despite Labour’s pledge to curb unfair rises.Tenants are challenging rent increases in record numbers since the Renters’ Reform Act came into effect in May, making the process easier and less risky for renters. Continue reading...
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