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Rent in advance cap from 1 May 2026: what to do if a landlord asks for 6 months upfront
28 Apr 2026

Rent in advance cap from 1 May 2026: what to do if a landlord asks for 6 months upfront

From 1 May 2026 a landlord cannot ask for more than one month's rent in advance on a new tenancy. What the cap covers, what it does not, and what to do if a landlord asks for six months upfront.

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