u/Educational-Sail7993

I keep seeing headlines saying the new budget will push landlords to raise rents. Realistically, nothing stops a landlord from increasing rent whenever the law allows, and as tenants, we’re often left with two choices: accept it or move out.

But is that really the whole story? Are rent increases inevitable, or are there protections, negotiation options, or strategies tenants can use when this happens?

For those who’ve dealt with rent hikes recently, what actually happened in practice? And what should tenants be preparing for in the coming months if landlords decide to raise rents again?