We have realized something is going on not only in Dawlish but across the country. Landlords of private renters are having their rents increased now that the Government has relaxed the emergency on rents be it a flat or house Landlords are raising rents above the (RPI ) Retail Price Index. Those landlords that attempt to raise rents above that are breaking the law. So, what happens if you refuse to pay above the ( RPI ) the landlord will serve you with a section 21 which is a 2-month notice to leave. During the height of the Pandemic, landlords could not raise the rent or ask you to leave but could give you a 6-month notice now it's 2 months. What I see happening is getting tenants out and re-renting at a higher rent. Be aware of this practice as we find ourselves in this situation after living in our flat and has been our home for nearly 10 years. Through those years we have never missed a rent payment always paid on time every month. And the landlord is not obliged to give a reason to serve a section 21. If you haven't moved out by a given date the landlord will then petition the court for eviction.
Forgive the long post. I hope it may help someone to understand what's going on more so with the elderly as with us.
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