A couple of questions about rent increase

red_devil

Tight_as_a_Drum wrote: »

That's that sorted then - MOVE

yes its just as easy as that. Thanks for the lecture.

red_devil

00ec25 wrote: »

OK - so the LL can't just ask for more money they have to follow due process... a rent increase under a periodic has be served via a section 13 notice - is that what you have been given? If not, ignore it.

see here for details
http://www.tenancyagreementservice.co.uk/rent-increases.htm

I have form 4b form prescribed for the purposes of sections 13 (2) of the housing act 1988.

G_M

00ec25 wrote: »

OK - so the LL can't just ask for more money they have to follow due process... a rent increase under a periodic has be served via a section 13 notice - is that what you have been given? If not, ignore it.

see here for details
http://www.tenancyagreementservice.co.uk/rent-increases.htm

Not necessarily. This is only if the original tenancy agreement has no mechanism built into it for rent increases.

If the the original TA has a clause detailing when, and by how much, rent increases will be imposed, no S13 Notice is required.

rentergirl

I would also suspect the agent. There is very little to be done, as the rent will increase eventually to the level wanted, even if not enough notice was given. Try and find the landlord, and ask if it was them.

red_devil

rentergirl wrote: »

I would also suspect the agent. There is very little to be done, as the rent will increase eventually to the level wanted, even if not enough notice was given. Try and find the landlord, and ask if it was them.

dont understand this post was this to me?

00ec25

G_M wrote: »

Not necessarily. This is only if the original tenancy agreement has no mechanism built into it for rent increases.

If the the original TA has a clause detailing when, and by how much, rent increases will be imposed, no S13 Notice is required.

I was keeping it simple as the OP had already implied that their own TA did not have such a clause, so in their case it all comes down to did they get a section 13,

the OP has now confirmed they have received a S13 so they realistically have only 2 options : pay the new rent or move out

red_devil

or ask them not to increase the rent. I have been here a long time and I do look after the property. It would cost them money and lost rent to get me out.

bungle4by4

rents go up, if you dont like it, then you need to find somewhere within your budget, or buy a house of your own.

red_devil

QUOTE=bungle4by4;51230315]rents go up, if you dont like it, then you need to find somewhere within your budget, or buy a house of your own.[/QUOTE]


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oh your wonderful. Do you think if people could buy a house of their own they would be renting. Best if i ignore the stupid comments now.


If anyone has anything helpful to say whether the LL is likely to accept my request not to raise rent and what i can do if they do not accept I cant pay. I will be glad to read it. Imo my house owner should ditch the agency and do it herself.

LittleMissAspie

You don't seem to realise that renting/letting is a business like any other. Prices will fluctuate according to supply and demand and if you can't afford the price you have to find a cheaper one. Of course you can negotiate but no-one here has any idea if your landlady is likely to accept, how would we know that? If your rent is below the average for a similar property in the area I don't see why she shouldn't raise it. If it's already averagely-priced then you may be in luck. If they don't accept your proposal they may issue you with a notice to leave, or if you stay without paying the rent increase you can be evicted for rent arrears once you are two month's worth behind.

Imo my house owner should ditch the agency and do it herself.

It's none of your concern how your house owner runs her business.