The landlord wants to increase the rent

Check your tenancy type

Tenancies are usually either public or private with specific types of tenancies within these broad categories. Your rights about rent depend on the type of tenancy you have. 

If you think you have a public tenancy, usually if you rent from a council or housing association, check types of public tenancies to find out what type of tenancy you have.

If you think you have a private tenancy, if you rent from an individual for example, check renting types of private tenancies to find out what type of tenancy you have.

Check whether your landlord can increase the rent

Check whether your landlord can increase the rent and whether you can challenge it. 

If you're having trouble paying your rent or council tax

If you have difficulty in paying your rent and/or council tax because you have a low income, you may be eligible for Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and/or help with your council tax. You should look at:

• Get help with private renting costs

• You can't afford the rent for your council home

• Housing Benefit to help with your rent

• Universal Credit

• Council Tax Reduction

• Paying off your rent arrears

• What to do if you are a public sector tenant taken to court for rent arrears

• What to do if you are a private sector tenant taken to court for rent arrears.