UK Renters Right Act: Landlords can’t use rent increase clause as a indirect means to evict tenants; Here’s the new process of increasing rent

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Big news for UK renters. From May 1, 2026, landlords can no longer use rent review clauses to hike rents. They must now follow a specific legal process. This change aims to prevent unfair rent hikes and backdoor evictions. Tenants can challenge proposed increases if they seem too high.