Can I challenge or dispute a proposed rent increase?

Yes. If you believe a proposed rent increase is wrong, you can ask us to explain the calculation or challenge it through the independent process available in your country.

If you live in England

Under the statutory rent increase procedure, a tenant can ask the First-tier Tribunal to assess whether the proposed rent is above the open-market level. Follow the tribunal process & deadlines shown in the official guidance.

If you live in Dublin

You can raise a query about the RTB calculation, notice requirements or permitted increase. The Residential Tenancies Board provides a dispute resolution service for rent review concerns.

What to do first

• Keep the rent increase notice.
• Check the current rent, proposed amount & effective date.
• Review any calculation or comparable-property evidence provided.
• Contact us promptly if you see an error.
• Seek independent advice or use the official challenge route if the issue remains unresolved.

Continue paying the amount legally due while the matter is being resolved. Useful starting points are GOV.UK & the RTB rent review guide.