Since the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act six months ago, there has been a significant increase in tenants challenging rent hikes in tribunals. Alex Ross reviews cases where tenants have successfully fought against excessive rent increases. The Act has led to 126 published outcomes, with 41% resulting in partial increases and 23% in no increase at all. Tenants have cited issues such as mould, broken doors, and cold showers as reasons for their challenges. The spike in cases is attributed to tenants no longer fearing eviction under section 21, and the proposed rent hike is delayed until a tribunal decision is made. However, reception to the reforms has been mixed, with some tenants still seeing significant rent increases despite challenging their landlords. Source: The Independent
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