question about rent increase

YoungBlueEyes

cidfenmaria said:

The Assured Shorthold tenancy Agreement of my rental property ended a few years ago, the tenant have been staying since. The rent wasn't increased since then. The original agreement does not mention anything about rent review. If now I inform the tenant of rent increase do I still need the Tenancy form 4 formally? Or a new agrement instead. I read somewhere that there is a limit of increase. Is there any limit I can increase in my case?

Thanks

R200 said:

Now the new renters rights bill has come in you
can threaten the LL with first tier tribunal.

if you the tenant loses then the rent stays the same but if you win the rent goes down.

plus it’s free for you everytime you contact the tribunal but it costs the LL, he has to pay for it every single time.

things very clever it puts emphasis on the LL to try to keep tenants happy 

The OP is the LL, not the tenant. 

You need a new drum to bang @R200, you've about worn yours out.

cidfenmaria

Thanks

Do I have to follow the original expired AST, to keep the same day (1st date of the month) when advising from when the rent will increase or it doesn't matter

theartfullodger

Sigh!  The AST has not expired, it rolls on.  Just agree an increased rent - as long as paid that's fixed.  No need for s13.

propertyrental

cidfenmaria said:

Thanks

Do I have to follow the original expired AST, to keep the same day (1st date of the month) when advising from when the rent will increase or it doesn't matter

Depends if you are mutually agreeing the new rent, or agreeing a new fixed term contract, or serving a S13.