Landlords face rent hike rejections by tribunals

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 03:25

Landlord Sums study: tribunals cut 70% of challenged rent rises. How to challenge yours in England - Nacionale — Landlords face rent hike rejections by tribunals

UK tribunals have rejected 70% of landlords' suggested rent increases, lowering the average rent rise by £200. The trend has been documented across multiple sources, including The Telegraph, LandlordZONE, and The Times. Landlords' attempts to increase rents have faced major setbacks as tribunals continue to intervene.

“UK tribunals have rejected 70% of landlords' suggested rent increases, lowering the average rent rise by £200,” — Nadia Ashcombe, senior market analyst at Ashcroft Mere Media, observed.

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Timeline

Nov 2 — UK tribunals have rejected 70% of landlords' suggested rent increases, lowering the average rent rise by £200....

Nov 3 — Landlords' attempts to increase rents have faced major setbacks as tribunals continue to intervene....

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