England
The rent cannot be increased during the initial fixed period.
If you want to increase the rent at a later date in line with market conditions, you can end the tenancy unless the tenant agrees to an increase. For more information, read Private renting rent increases.
If the tenant does not agree, you can either accept the position or end the tenancy by issuing a Section 21 (Form 6A) notice.
Wales
If you’re a landlords in Wales you can increase the rent. However, the process depends on the type of occupation contract you have in place.
For secure contracts and periodic standard contracts, you can only increase the rent once per year. To do this, you must use the correct form giving the contract holder at least two months’ notice.
For standard occupation contracts, you can increase the rent if the contract holder agrees to the increase or by virtue of a rent increase provision included in the contract.
For more information, read Variations of rent in Wales.
Scotland
If you’re a landlord in Scotland with a private residential tenancy, you can only increase rent once per year. To do so, you must give at least three months' notice and use the correct form. If your tenant thinks the increase is unfair, they can apply to the Private Renting Housing Panel to set a fair rent. A private residential tenancy can only be terminated if one of the 18 grounds for eviction applies. For more information, read Private renting rent increases in Scotland.