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Tribunals approve rent rises of up to 88% under Labour's reforms as tenants and landlords say the system is 'not working'

Landlords secured their full proposed rent increase in just 28% of tribunal cases, with 70% of proposed rises cut.
Landlords secured their full proposed rent increase in just 28% of tribunal cases, with 70% of proposed rises cut.
Tribunals approve rent rises of up to 88% under Labour's reforms as tenants and landlords say the system is 'not working'

London Renters Union analysis of tribunal data from May to October reveals that 80% of tenants who challenged rent hikes still saw their rent rise, by an average of £1,200 a year. In one Dagenham case, a tribunal approved a monthly rent jump from £1,200 to £2,250 — an 88% increase — despite the tenant arguing it would cause undue hardship.

Landlords secured their full proposed increase in just 28% of cases, with 70% of proposed rises cut by tribunals.

Both sides blame mounting delays and wildly inconsistent rulings on what constitutes 'fair market rent'.

City AM analysis warns rent controls have a poor track record worldwide, stifling new housebuilding and pushing up rents in the unregulated sector.

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