While 4 in 10 landlords have no debt on their properties, renters across the country are facing inflation-busting rent increases.
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While 4 in 10 landlords have no debt on their properties, renters across the country are facing inflation-busting rent increases.
Recent data from Shelter also reveals that tenants who report disrepair are twice as likely to be evicted in retaliation.
Without hard limits on in-tenancy rent increases, landlords can use large rent hikes to force unwanted tenants out.