Enter your current rent and the proposed increase to see your new monthly rent, monthly increase, and annual impact.
England only: for a periodic tenancy, landlords usually need to follow the tenancy terms or use a formal notice to propose a rent increase. If you pay monthly, they normally need to give at least 1 month's notice.
For a percentage increase, the monthly increase is: current monthly rent × (percentage ÷ 100). For example, a 5% increase on £1,200 gives a monthly increase of £60, taking the new rent to £1,260.
For a fixed increase, the amount you enter is added directly to the current monthly rent. All figures are rounded to the nearest penny.
The annual increase is the monthly increase multiplied by 12. The new annual rent is the new monthly rent multiplied by 12.
- How much notice must my landlord give for a rent increase?
In England, a landlord usually needs to follow the tenancy terms or use a formal notice to propose a rent increase for a periodic tenancy. If you pay rent monthly, they normally need to give at least one month's notice.
Rules differ in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Check the official guidance for the nation where you rent before acting on a notice.
For England, you can check the rules and download the official form on the GOV.UK private renting guidance.
- Can my landlord raise my rent by any amount?
In England, there is not a simple fixed percentage cap for most private tenancies. The proposed rent still needs to be close to what similar properties in the area are renting for.
If you think the proposed rent is above market rate, you may be able to challenge it through the First-tier Tribunal, the body that decides certain housing disputes in England. The process and deadlines depend on the type of tenancy and where in the UK you rent.
- Can my landlord increase my rent during a fixed-term tenancy?
- In most cases, no. During a fixed term your landlord can only raise the rent if the tenancy agreement includes a rent review clause that allows for it. If there is no such clause, the rent is fixed for the duration of the term. If there is a rent review clause, the agreement should say how and when the rent can change.
- What figures does this show?
It calculates the new monthly rent, monthly increase, annual increase, and new annual rent total, based on your current monthly rent and the proposed increase.
It does not account for any benefits or housing support you may receive, such as Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit. Contact your local council or Citizens Advice for guidance on whether a rent increase affects your entitlement.
If you want to compare the new rent with your income, try the Rent Affordability Calculator.
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