Rejecting a rental increase?

wksd

greatcrested said:

wksd said:

theoretica said:

Is this the only rent increase since 2017?  The 7.5% hasn't been used up already?

The landlord has provided him with no number or address / contact details. Apparently he just comes by sometimes (and picks up post)

Then he does not need to pay rent. At all. See

Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 48.

I know, his concern is that he will be evicted on 22 January 2021, which would be disastrous for him. This is not legally enforceable is it? At the very lease he should get a s21?

Already answered several times both directly and within the authoritative links provided.

You are amazing. Can't imagine him not paying and I'd be quite scared for him if this happened to be honest! But thank you.

Grumpy_chap

It sounds like it will be difficult for your brother to move right now because of concerns about COVID, but maybe that would be the best thing if you can find a way to support him with that.  

The LL does not seem to be the best type, incorrect rent increase notice, not changed all the post etc.

You also say your brother is paying £630, but could get a similar flat for £525.  Maybe the LL thinks your brother will neither fight nor move, so trying it on with the £700?

Crashy_Time

Landlord needs to feel the void on this one I`m afraid, move out ASAP.

moneysavinghero

wksd said:

theoretica said:

Is this the only rent increase since 2017?  The 7.5% hasn't been used up already?

Yes, he went onto a rolling contract (or so it appears) and this is the first time. His current rent is in line with market rent when I look it up. (£700 is probably the upper for the area) it is a 1 bed flat, there's a lot cheaper in the area to be honest.

The landlord has provided him with no number or address / contact details. Apparently he just comes by sometimes (and picks up post)

How will he return the form stating whether he agrees to increase or not?

Crashy_Time

The landlord will come by and pick it up?

wksd

@greatcrested sorry to resurrect this thread but you are very knowledgeable. My brother has lived in the property many years and no gas safety checks have ever taken place which I understand is the law. Is there anything, other than telling him he needs to do it, that he can do? Thanks

greatcrested

Yes.

Read the HSE webpage for tenants here.

By law landlords must carry out an annual gas safety check and provide tenants with a copy of the record of that check. New tenants should receive a copy before they move in and existing tenants should get a copy within 28 days of the annual check being done. If you don't have a current gas safety record you can report to HSE via form LGSR1.

rik111

wksd said:

Just to add, current listings on Rightmove show the identical style flat on his same road for £525 (much nicer condition)

Send the listing to the landlord and request a rent reduction.... In the mean time view the flat at £525.00 and if its nice help him move. Sounds like you would be well shot of his current landlord.