17th November, 2020
Question
A rent review on my property was due to occur during the Covid-19 emergency period (27th March to 1st August 2020). I did not conduct this review. Can I increase the rent now – Is the tenant now required to pay the new rent?
Response
Rent increases were not permitted to come into effect during the emergency period (27th March to 1st August 2020).
However, from 2 August 2020, rent reviews/increases can take effect as normal for tenants who have not been financially impacted by COVID-19. You must follow the usual rent setting and review rules inside and outside a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ).
If your tenant’s rent is increased, no backdating is allowed.
Where you have received a Self-Declaration stating the tenant has been affected by Covid-19, no rent increase can take effect until the day after the expiry of the emergency period – i.e. 11th January 2021.
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