question about rent going up

A question about : question about rent going up

I cannot pay the rent increase served on me today. I already get the maximum help and pay a little bit myself towards it.

Should i tell the landlord i cant pay and hope they accept it or should i go and ask for a discretionary payment from the council?What are my chances of getting it at this time of year and for how long would it go on?

Is there a best time to apply for it?

Thanks.

Best answers:

• This is worth a read, make sure it's all been done correctly: https://www.tenancyagreementservice.c...-increases.htm
  Aside from that, if all is above board with the notice, then contact your landlord (in writing!) explaining the situation. You have a few possible options:
  • Explain that you cannot afford any increase.
  • Offer a smaller increase in rent that you can afford.
  • Accept the increase.
  You could also outline in the letter how you've been a tenant for X months/years, always paid on time, never caused a problem etc etc.
  A good sitting tenant is what a landlord wants most over a few extra quid per month rent.
  Good luck!
• Could you move to a cheaper place?