<p>While tenants are challenging increases in record numbers, renters and landlords say system is ‘not working for anyone’</p><p>The rent tribunal system is “not working for anyone”, tenants and landlords have said, as rent increases of up to 88% continue to be approved despite Labour’s pledge to curb unfair rises.</p><p>Tenants are challenging rent increases in record numbers since the Renters’ Reform Act came into effect in May, making the process easier and less risky for renters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/nov/03/big-rent-rises-passing-in-england-despite-renters-reform-act">Continue reading...</a>
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Rent rises of up to 88% still passing in England despite Renters’ Reform Act
<p>While tenants are challenging increases in record numbers, renters and landlords say system is ‘not working for anyone’</p><p>The rent tribunal system is “not working for anyone”, tenants and landlords have said, as rent increases of up to 88% continue to be approved despite Labour’s pledge to curb unfair rises.</p><p>Tenants are challenging rent increases in record numbers since the Renters’ Reform Act came into effect in May, making the process easier and less risky for renters.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/nov/03/big-rent-rises-passing-in-england-despite-renters-reform-act">Continue reading...</a>