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Rent Arrears and Rent Increases: Your Rights Explained
8 Apr 2026

Rent Arrears and Rent Increases: Your Rights Explained

Facing rent arrears and a rent increase at the same time is incredibly stressful. The key thing to know: they are legally separate matters, and your right to challenge a rent increase is not affected by owing rent.

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