question about rent going up
red_devil
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I cannot pay the rent increase served on me today. I already get the maximum help and pay a little bit myself towards it.
Should i tell the landlord i cant pay and hope they accept it or should i go and ask for a discretionary payment from the council?What are my chances of getting it at this time of year and for how long would it go on?
Is there a best time to apply for it?
Thanks.
Should i tell the landlord i cant pay and hope they accept it or should i go and ask for a discretionary payment from the council?What are my chances of getting it at this time of year and for how long would it go on?
Is there a best time to apply for it?
Thanks.
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This is worth a read, make sure it's all been done correctly: http://www.tenancyagreementservice.co.uk/rent-increases.htm
Aside from that, if all is above board with the notice, then contact your landlord (in writing!) explaining the situation. You have a few possible options:
• Explain that you cannot afford any increase.
• Offer a smaller increase in rent that you can afford.
• Accept the increase.
You could also outline in the letter how you've been a tenant for X months/years, always paid on time, never caused a problem etc etc.
A good sitting tenant is what a landlord wants most over a few extra quid per month rent.
Good luck!I was a DFW, now I'm a MFW :T0 -
Could you move to a cheaper place?0
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