Rents
This content applies to England & Wales
Clarifying the definition of rent and different rules governing rent control, including fair and market rents
Introduction to rents
Rent is central to any tenancy agreement, and tenants must know what it covers, rent controls for their type of tenancy and how to make payments
Fair rent levels and rent increases
Fair rent and reasonable rent determination, rent assessments and increases, and the role of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) rent officers
Rents and rent increases in social housing
Rent levels set by local authorities and private registered providers of social housing, and rent increases for social tenants
Rents and rent increases for assured tenancies and ASTs
Tenants in private housing have limited protection regarding rental rates and levels, but can rely on several mechanisms to change their rents
